Distance From Houari Boumediene Airport to Cape Town International Airport, ALG - CPT Distance

The distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 4982 miles or 8017 kilometers or 4326 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Algiers ( Algeria ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Algiers and Cape Town takes around 11 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport, Algiers, Algeria to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 11 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ALG - CPT

Kilometers		8017 km
Statute Miles		4982 miles
Nautical Miles		4326 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 27 minutes

Houari Boumediene Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - ALG to CPT Flight Path

Location of Houari Boumediene Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Algiers to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Algiers, Algeria and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ALG - CPT

Time difference between Algiers (Algeria) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Cape Town time is 1 Hours ahead of Algiers.

Location	Local Time
Algiers (Algeria)	2026-07-28, 19:59:56 CET
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-07-28, 20:59:56 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG / DAAG) Algiers, Algeria

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa