ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,320 km
5,791 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
9,320 km
5,791 mi / 5,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
43°
northeast

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ALG XEN
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code ALG XEN
ICAO Code DAAG ZYXC
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 40.580000, 120.700000

Algiers (ALG) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 9,320 kilometers (5,791 miles / 5,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 China. 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 19:38 in Algiers, it's 02:38 in Xingcheng Air Base. With a 7-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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 314° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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