ALG
Algiers
Algeria
11,928 km
7,412 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
11,928 km
7,412 mi / 6,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
220°
southwest

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ALG RZA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code ALG RZA
ICAO Code DAAG SAWU
City Algiers Santa Cruz
Country Algeria Argentina
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 82 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Algiers (ALG) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 11,928 kilometers (7,412 miles / 6,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:02 in Algiers, it's 14:02 in Santa Cruz. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (RZA) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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