ALG
Algiers
Algeria
15,011 km
9,328 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,011 km
9,328 mi / 8,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
56°
northeast

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ALG WSU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code ALG WSU
ICAO Code DAAG AYWS
City Algiers Wasu
Country Algeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Algiers (ALG) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 15,011 kilometers (9,328 miles / 8,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:38 in Algiers, it's 01:38 in Wasu. 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 Wasu (WSU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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