ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,848 km
6,119 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
9,848 km
6,119 mi / 5,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
69°
east northeast

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ALG THK
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code ALG THK
ICAO Code DAAG VLTK
City Algiers Thakhek
Country Algeria Laos
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 82 ft 449 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 17.400000, 104.800000

Algiers (ALG) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 9,848 kilometers (6,119 miles / 5,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Laos. 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 12:28 in Algiers, it's 18:28 in Thakhek. 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 Thakhek (THK) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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