AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
15,091 km
9,377 miles
TKW
Tekin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,091 km
9,377 mi / 8,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AEP TKW
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Tekin Airport
IATA Code AEP TKW
ICAO Code SABE AYTN
City Buenos Aires Tekin
Country Argentina Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 18 ft 5,785 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -5.240000, 142.170000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Tekin (TKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea is 15,091 kilometers (9,377 miles / 8,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 17:08 in Buenos Aires, it's 06:08 in Tekin. 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 5,767 feet between the two airports. Tekin Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tekin (TKW) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 155° (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 Tekin Airport (TKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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