ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,148 km
5,063 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
8,148 km
5,063 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG UPB
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code ALG UPB
ICAO Code DAAG MUPB
City Algiers Havana
Country Algeria Cuba
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Havana
Elevation 82 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 23.030000, -82.580000

Algiers (ALG) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 8,148 kilometers (5,063 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Cuba. 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 15:13 in Algiers, it's 09:13 in Havana. 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 Havana (UPB) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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