AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
12,827 km
7,970 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,827 km
7,970 mi / 6,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
70°
east northeast

Ready to fly AEP to RAH?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from AEP to RAH

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

AEP RAH
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code AEP RAH
ICAO Code SABE OERF
City Buenos Aires Rafha
Country Argentina Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 18 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 29.630000, 43.490000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 12,827 kilometers (7,970 miles / 6,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 00:05 in Buenos Aires, it's 06:05 in Rafha. 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 1,456 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 243° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly AEP → RAH

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule AEP → RAH

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight AEP → RAH delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.