AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,125 km
8,777 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
14,125 km
8,777 mi / 7,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AEP KQA
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Akutan Airport
IATA Code AEP KQA
ICAO Code SABE PAUT
City Buenos Aires Akutan
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Nome
Elevation 18 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 54.140000, -165.600000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 14,125 kilometers (8,777 miles / 7,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Buenos Aires, it's 23:56 in Akutan. 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 Akutan (KQA) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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