AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
19,534 km
12,138 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
19,534 km
12,138 mi / 10,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
279°
west

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AEP KWJ
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Gwangju Airport
IATA Code AEP KWJ
ICAO Code SABE RKJJ
City Buenos Aires Gwangju
Country Argentina South Korea
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Seoul
Elevation 18 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 35.130000, 126.810000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 19,534 kilometers (12,138 miles / 10,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 South Korea. 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 05:14 in Buenos Aires, it's 17:14 in Gwangju. With a 12-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 Gwangju (KWJ) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 84° (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 Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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