ALG
Algiers
Algeria
4,789 km
2,976 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,789 km
2,976 mi / 2,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
104°
east southeast

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ALG SHW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code ALG SHW
ICAO Code DAAG OESH
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 17.470000, 47.120000

Algiers (ALG) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 4,789 kilometers (2,976 miles / 2,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 11:20 in Algiers, it's 13:20 in Sharurah Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,281 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 305° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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