AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
7,699 km
4,784 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
7,699 km
4,784 mi / 4,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEP ELS
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code AEP ELS
ICAO Code SABE FAEL
City Buenos Aires East London
Country Argentina South Africa
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 18 ft 435 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 7,699 kilometers (4,784 miles / 4,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with South Africa. 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 16:11 in Buenos Aires, it's 21:11 in East London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 242° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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