AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,039 km
8,723 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
14,039 km
8,723 mi / 7,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
57°
east northeast

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AEP SCO
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Aktau International Airport
IATA Code AEP SCO
ICAO Code SABE UATE
City Buenos Aires Aktau
Country Argentina Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Oral
Elevation 18 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 43.860000, 51.090000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 14,039 kilometers (8,723 miles / 7,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 06:04 in Buenos Aires, it's 14:04 in Aktau. With a 8-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 Aktau (SCO) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 254° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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