AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
16,266 km
10,107 miles
IMK
Simikot
Nepal
Distance
16,266 km
10,107 mi / 8,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

AEP IMK
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Simikot Airport
IATA Code AEP IMK
ICAO Code SABE VNST
City Buenos Aires Simikot
Country Argentina Nepal
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 18 ft 9,246 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 29.970000, 81.820000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Simikot (IMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal is 16,266 kilometers (10,107 miles / 8,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:56 in Buenos Aires, it's 08:41 in Simikot. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,228 feet between the two airports. Simikot Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simikot (IMK) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 252° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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