AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,402 km
8,949 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,402 km
8,949 mi / 7,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AEP SIL
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Sila Airport
IATA Code AEP SIL
ICAO Code SABE AYSG
City Buenos Aires Sila Mission
Country Argentina Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 18 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 14,402 kilometers (8,949 miles / 7,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:31 in Buenos Aires, it's 04:31 in Sila Mission. With a 13-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 2,212 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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