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Abu Dhabi → Algiers Flight Time, Arrival

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Algiers (ALG) covers about 5,047 km (≈ 3,136 mi) and takes roughly 6h 31m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -3 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteAUH → ALG
Distance5,047 km · 3,136 mi
Estimated flight time6h 31m
Time differenceUTC-3

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AUHZayed International AirportALGHouari Boumediene Airport
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Estimated flight time
6h 31m

Fastest one-stop via Amman (AMM): 8h 36m incl. 90-min connection

Route
5,047 kmAUHAbu DhabiALGAlgiers
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
6h 31m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
5,047 km
3,136 mi
Time difference from Abu Dhabi
−3h
Jet lag
You fly west and shift your clock 3h back

You fly west and shift your clock 3h back — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Abu Dhabi → Algiers Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
13:31 · same day
10:00 → 13:31
local time: UTC−3

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0009:31
09:0012:31
12:0015:31
15:0018:31
18:0021:31
23:0002:31 (+1d)late-night departurelands after midnight

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 AUH · 13:31 ALG

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
left of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
100%
day/night across the flight
10:00 AUH13:31 ALG
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
does not occur
Seat pick: to avoid sun glare — left of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (AUH)destination clock (ALG)Qibla
Dhuhr14:1511:15behind you

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
Amman (AMM)5,047 km+0%8h 36m2h 56m + 4h 10m
Bahrain (BAH)5,047 km+0%8h 36m1h 7m + 5h 59m
Doha (DOH)5,053 km+0%8h 37m0h 58m + 6h 9m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
550 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈26 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:15
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (AUH)10:00
  4. Lands (ALG)13:31
  5. Destination city centre14:40

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Algiers (ALG)

Distance to the city centre
16 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Abu Dhabi–Algiers route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-10-16 at 10:00 Abu Dhabi time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
5,047 km
3,136 mi
Estimated block time
6h 31m
Time-zone difference
UTC−3
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the left side
100% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
550 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Algiers trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Algiers-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between AUH (Abu Dhabi) and ALG (Algiers) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 31m over 5,047 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Abu Dhabi (UTC+4) vs Algiers (UTC+1).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Algiers?

About 6h 31m — an estimate for 5,047 km at 850 km/h.

What's the distance between Abu Dhabi and Algiers?

Roughly 5,047 km (3,136 mi) great-circle between Zayed International Airport and Houari Boumediene Airport.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Algiers?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Amman (AMM) at 8h 36m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Abu Dhabi and Algiers?

Via Amman (AMM): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 8h 36m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Algiers, and how does it affect arrival?

Algiers is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi; a 10:00 departure lands around 13:31 local time in Algiers.

Which airport does the calculation use in Algiers (Abu Dhabi to Algiers)?

We compute to Houari Boumediene Airport as the arrival airport, departing Zayed International Airport.

When is the best time to book Abu Dhabi–Algiers flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.