AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
5,149 km
3,199 miles
UGL
Antartica
AQ
Distance
5,149 km
3,199 mi / 2,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

AEP UGL
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
IATA Code AEP UGL
ICAO Code SABE SCGC
City Buenos Aires Antartica
Country Argentina AQ
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Antarctica/Palmer
Elevation 18 ft 2,461 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -79.780000, -83.320000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 5,149 kilometers (3,199 miles / 2,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:08 in Buenos Aires, it's 23:08 in Antartica.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,443 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). 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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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