AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
12,586 km
7,821 miles
RTS
Rottnest Island Airport
Australia
Distance
12,586 km
7,821 mi / 6,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

AEP RTS
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Rottnest Island Airport
IATA Code AEP RTS
ICAO Code SABE YRTI
City Buenos Aires N/A
Country Argentina Australia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Australia/Perth
Elevation 18 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -32.010000, 115.540000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) in Rottnest Island Airport, Australia is 12,586 kilometers (7,821 miles / 6,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Buenos Aires, it's 09:03 in Rottnest Island Airport. With a 11-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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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