ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,953 km
5,563 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
8,953 km
5,563 mi / 4,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
273°
west

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ALG SYP
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code ALG SYP
ICAO Code DAAG MPSA
City Algiers Santiago
Country Algeria Panama
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Panama
Elevation 82 ft 272 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 8.090000, -80.950000

Algiers (ALG) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 8,953 kilometers (5,563 miles / 4,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Panama. 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 12:47 in Algiers, it's 06:47 in Santiago. With a 6-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 Santiago (SYP) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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