AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
9,591 km
5,960 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
9,591 km
5,960 mi / 5,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AEP VLE
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Valle Airport
IATA Code AEP VLE
ICAO Code SABE K40G
City Buenos Aires Grand Canyon
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Phoenix
Elevation 18 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 35.650000, -112.150000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 9,591 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 01:14 in Buenos Aires, it's 21:14 in Grand Canyon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,981 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 138° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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