AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
8,492 km
5,276 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,492 km
5,276 mi / 4,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEP PHW
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code AEP PHW
ICAO Code SABE FAPH
City Buenos Aires Phalaborwa
Country Argentina South Africa
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 18 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,492 kilometers (5,276 miles / 4,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with South Africa. 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 19:00 in Buenos Aires, it's 00:00 in Phalaborwa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,414 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 238° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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