ALG
Algiers
Algeria
1,225 km
761 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
1,225 km
761 mi / 662 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG SMV
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code ALG SMV
ICAO Code DAAG LSZS
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Zurich
Elevation 82 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 46.530000, 9.880000

Algiers (ALG) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 1,225 kilometers (761 miles / 662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 04:42 in Algiers, it's 04:42 in Samedan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,518 feet between the two airports. Samedan 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 209° (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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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