AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
12,505 km
7,771 miles
ALU
Alula
Somalia
Distance
12,505 km
7,771 mi / 6,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

AEP ALU
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Alula Airport
IATA Code AEP ALU
ICAO Code SABE HCMA
City Buenos Aires Alula
Country Argentina Somalia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 18 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 11.960000, 50.750000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Alula (ALU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia is 12,505 kilometers (7,771 miles / 6,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Somalia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Buenos Aires, it's 02:00 in Alula. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Alula (ALU) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Alula Airport (ALU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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