ALG
Algiers
Algeria
4,286 km
2,663 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
4,286 km
2,663 mi / 2,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG SHC
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code ALG SHC
ICAO Code DAAG HASR
City Algiers Shire
Country Algeria Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 82 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 14.080000, 38.270000

Algiers (ALG) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 4,286 kilometers (2,663 miles / 2,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:48 in Algiers, it's 14:48 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,125 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). 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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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