AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,727 km
9,151 miles
KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,727 km
9,151 mi / 7,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEP KCT
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Koggala Airport
IATA Code AEP KCT
ICAO Code SABE VCCK
City Buenos Aires Galle
Country Argentina Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Colombo
Elevation 18 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 5.990000, 80.320000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Galle (KCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 14,727 kilometers (9,151 miles / 7,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 06:21 in Buenos Aires, it's 14:51 in Galle. With a 8.5-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 Galle (KCT) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 227° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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