ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,470 km
3,399 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
5,470 km
3,399 mi / 2,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG SHY
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code ALG SHY
ICAO Code DAAG HTSY
City Algiers Shinyanga
Country Algeria Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 82 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Algiers (ALG) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 5,470 kilometers (3,399 miles / 2,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Algiers, it's 22:34 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,718 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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