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LUF to TLM: distance & flight time
Phoenix (Luke Air Force Base) → Tlemcen (Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport)
5,929 mi
9,541 km · 5,152 nm
12h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,929 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 6m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LUF — Luke Air Force Base · Phoenix, United States
- TLM — Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport · Tlemcen, Algeria
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LUF
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport22 mi away
- GYR · Phoenix Goodyear Airport8 mi away
- BXK · Buckeye Municipal Airport19 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport20 mi away
Near TLM
- OUD · Angads Airport31 mi away
- BFW · Sidi Bel Abbes Airport50 mi away
- TAF · Tafaraoui Airport63 mi away
- ORN · Es Senia Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LUF from TLM?
The flight distance from Phoenix (LUF) to Tlemcen (TLM) is 5,929 miles (9,541 km, 5,152 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LUF to TLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LUF to TLM?
Nonstop service on LUF–TLM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Tlemcen?
Tlemcen is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LUF to TLM?
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Why are some LUF to TLM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LUF–TLM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.