AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
11,034 km
6,856 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
11,034 km
6,856 mi / 5,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

AEP NEK
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Nekemte Airport
IATA Code AEP NEK
ICAO Code SABE HANK
City Buenos Aires Nekemte
Country Argentina Ethiopia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 18 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 9.050000, 36.600000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 11,034 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:56 in Buenos Aires, it's 09:56 in Nekemte. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,482 feet between the two airports. Nekemte 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 Nekemte (NEK) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 236° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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