Airport Comparison
| AEP | URC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jorge Newbery Airpark | Urumqi Diwopu International Airport |
| IATA Code | AEP | URC |
| ICAO Code | SABE | ZWWW |
| City | Buenos Aires | Urumqi |
| Country | Argentina | China |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | Asia/Shanghai |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 2,125 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.560000, -58.420000 | 43.910000, 87.470000 |
Buenos Aires (AEP) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 16,925 kilometers (10,517 miles / 9,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.
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 01:55 in Buenos Aires, it's 12:55 in Urumqi. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,107 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.
The return flight from Urumqi (URC) 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.