ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,165 km
5,695 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
9,165 km
5,695 mi / 4,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
67°
east northeast

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ALG SYM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code ALG SYM
ICAO Code DAAG ZPSM
City Algiers Simao
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 22.790000, 100.960000

Algiers (ALG) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 9,165 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 00:31 in Algiers, it's 07:31 in Simao. 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 Simao (SYM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 307° (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 Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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