ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,457 km
5,877 miles
SLE
Salem
United States
Distance
9,457 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
325°
northwest

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ALG SLE
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Mcnary Field
IATA Code ALG SLE
ICAO Code DAAG KSLE
City Algiers Salem
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 44.910000, -123.000000

Algiers (ALG) to Salem (SLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Mcnary Field (SLE) in Salem, United States is 9,457 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 22:11 in Algiers, it's 13:11 in Salem. With a 9-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 Salem (SLE) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 40° (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 Mcnary Field (SLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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