ALG
Algiers
Algeria
6,130 km
3,809 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
6,130 km
3,809 mi / 3,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG SFM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code ALG SFM
ICAO Code DAAG KSFM
City Algiers Sanford
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 43.390000, -70.710000

Algiers (ALG) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 6,130 kilometers (3,809 miles / 3,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:38 in Algiers, it's 12:38 in Sanford. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sanford (SFM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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