AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
17,163 km
10,664 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
17,163 km
10,664 mi / 9,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
62°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

AEP SXJ
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Shanshan Airport
IATA Code AEP SXJ
ICAO Code SABE ZWSS
City Buenos Aires Shanshan
Country Argentina China
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 18 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 42.910000, 90.250000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 17,163 kilometers (10,664 miles / 9,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 China. 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 02:21 in Buenos Aires, it's 13:21 in Shanshan. 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 Shanshan (SXJ) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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