ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,105 km
5,657 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,105 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
328°
north northwest

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ALG YVR
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code ALG YVR
ICAO Code DAAG CYVR
City Algiers Richmond
Country Algeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Vancouver
Elevation 82 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 49.190000, -123.180000

Algiers (ALG) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,105 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Canada. 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 06:55 in Algiers, it's 21:55 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (YVR) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 41° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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