AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
16,634 km
10,336 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
16,634 km
10,336 mi / 8,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

AEP TWU
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Tawau Airport
IATA Code AEP TWU
ICAO Code SABE WBKW
City Buenos Aires Tawau
Country Argentina Malaysia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 18 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 4.320000, 118.130000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 16,634 kilometers (10,336 miles / 8,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Malaysia. 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 13:15 in Buenos Aires, it's 00:15 in Tawau. 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 Tawau (TWU) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 186° (south). 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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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