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Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Houari Boumediene Airport is an international airport serving Algiers (Algiers Province), Algeria. Its IATA code is ALG and its ICAO code is DAAG. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,500 m long.
- IATAALG
- ICAODAAG
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ALG
- ICAO code
- DAAG
- City
- Algiers
- Region / province
- Algiers Province
- Country / territory
- Algeria
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 36.6939° N, 3.2145° E
- Elevation
- 25 m (82 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Algiers (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Asphalt |
| 09/27 | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,225 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,668 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,459 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.400 MHz |
| CCR | 127.300 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Houari Boumediene Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Algiers through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Algeria
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | BJA | 165 km |
| Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport | CFK | 176 km |
| Ain Arnat Airport | QSF | 198 km |
| Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport | GJL | 237 km |
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | BLJ | 297 km |
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | CZL | 308 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Houari Boumediene Airport?
The IATA code of Houari Boumediene Airport is ALG and its ICAO code is DAAG. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Houari Boumediene Airport located?
Houari Boumediene Airport is in Algiers, Algiers Province, Algeria, at coordinates 36.6939° N, 3.2145° E and an elevation of 25 m (82 ft).
How far is Houari Boumediene Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Houari Boumediene Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,459 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,668 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,225 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Houari Boumediene Airport?
The longest runway at Houari Boumediene Airport is 3,500 m (11,483 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Houari Boumediene Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.