ALG
Algiers
Algeria
1,113 km
692 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
1,113 km
692 mi / 601 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG SIR
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code ALG SIR
ICAO Code DAAG LSGS
City Algiers Sion
Country Algeria Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Zurich
Elevation 82 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 46.220000, 7.330000

Algiers (ALG) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 1,113 kilometers (692 miles / 601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,503 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). 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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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