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SCL to ALG: distance & flight time
Santiago (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport) → Algier (Houari Boumediene Airport)
6,792 mi
10,930 km · 5,902 nm
13h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,792 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 47m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SCL — Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport · Santiago, Chile
- 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 SCL
- KNA · Viña del mar Airport50 mi away
- QRC · De La Independencia Airport54 mi away
- MDZ · El Plumerillo Airport122 mi away
- TLX · Panguilemo Airport145 mi away
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 SCL from ALG?
The flight distance from Santiago (SCL) to Algier (ALG) is 6,792 miles (10,930 km, 5,902 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SCL to ALG?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 47m 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 SCL to ALG?
Nonstop service on SCL–ALG 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 13h 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Santiago and Algier?
Algier is 4 hours ahead of Santiago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SCL to ALG?
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Why are some SCL to ALG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SCL–ALG 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.