ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,571 km
5,947 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
9,571 km
5,947 mi / 5,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG XKH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code ALG XKH
ICAO Code DAAG VLXK
City Algiers Xieng Khouang
Country Algeria Laos
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 82 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 19.450000, 103.160000

Algiers (ALG) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 9,571 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 14:27 in Algiers, it's 20:27 in Xieng Khouang. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,363 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Xieng Khouang (XKH) 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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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