ALG
Algiers
Algeria
2,300 km
1,429 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,300 km
1,429 mi / 1,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG SAW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code ALG SAW
ICAO Code DAAG LTFJ
City Algiers Istanbul
Country Algeria Turkey
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 82 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 40.900000, 29.310000

Algiers (ALG) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,300 kilometers (1,429 miles / 1,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Algiers, it's 19:03 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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