AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
15,458 km
9,605 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
15,458 km
9,605 mi / 8,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AEP SYA
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code AEP SYA
ICAO Code SABE PASY
City Buenos Aires Shemya
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Adak
Elevation 18 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 52.700000, 174.100000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 15,458 kilometers (9,605 miles / 8,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Buenos Aires, it's 05:37 in Shemya. With a 7-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 Shemya (SYA) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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