ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,366 km
6,441 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
10,366 km
6,441 mi / 5,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
57°
east northeast

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ALG SWA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code ALG SWA
ICAO Code DAAG ZGOW
City Algiers Shantou
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 23.430000, 116.760000

Algiers (ALG) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 10,366 kilometers (6,441 miles / 5,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 China. 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 02:02 in Algiers, it's 09:02 in Shantou. With a 7-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 Shantou (SWA) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 313° (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 Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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