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LEW to ELG: distance & flight time
Lewiston (Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport) → El Golea (El Golea Airport)
3,993 mi
6,426 km · 3,470 nm
8h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,993 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 18m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- LEW — Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport · Lewiston, United States
- ELG — El Golea Airport · El Golea, Algeria
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LEW
- NHZ · Brunswick Executive Airport20 mi away
- PWM · Portland International Jetport Airport28 mi away
- AUG · Augusta State Airport31 mi away
- FRY · Eastern Slopes Regional Airport33 mi away
Near ELG
- GHA · Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport137 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LEW from ELG?
The flight distance from Lewiston (LEW) to El Golea (ELG) is 3,993 miles (6,426 km, 3,470 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LEW to ELG?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 18m 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 Lewiston and El Golea?
El Golea is 5 hours ahead of Lewiston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LEW to ELG?
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