ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,918 km
5,542 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
8,918 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG XIC
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code ALG XIC
ICAO Code DAAG ZUXC
City Algiers Xichang
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 27.990000, 102.180000

Algiers (ALG) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 8,918 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 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 11:34 in Algiers, it's 18:34 in Xichang. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,030 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 307° (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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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