AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
12,243 km
7,607 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
12,243 km
7,607 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
53°
northeast

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AEP IST
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AEP IST
ICAO Code SABE LTFM
City Buenos Aires Istanbul
Country Argentina Turkey
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 18 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 41.280000, 28.750000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 12,243 kilometers (7,607 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Turkey. 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 02:43 in Buenos Aires, it's 08:43 in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul (IST) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 241° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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