Airport Comparison
| ALG | TCM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Houari Boumediene Airport | Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport |
| IATA Code | ALG | TCM |
| ICAO Code | DAAG | KTCM |
| City | Algiers | Tacoma |
| Country | Algeria | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 82 ft | 322 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.690000, 3.220000 | 47.140000, -122.480000 |
Algiers (ALG) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 9,243 kilometers (5,743 miles / 4,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.
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 17:22 in Algiers, it's 08:22 in Tacoma. 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 Tacoma (TCM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 41° (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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.