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IAD to ALG: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Algier (Houari Boumediene Airport)
4,251 mi
6,842 km · 3,694 nm
8h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,251 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 48m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- ALG — Houari Boumediene Airport · Algier, Algeria
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near ALG
- QLD · Blida Airport26 mi away
- BJA · Soummam Airport103 mi away
- BUJ · Bou Saada Airport109 mi away
- CFK · Ech Cheliff Airport110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from ALG?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Algier (ALG) is 4,251 miles (6,842 km, 3,694 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to ALG?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 48m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Algier?
Algier is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to ALG?
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