AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
19,004 km
11,809 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
19,004 km
11,809 mi / 10,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AEP YJS
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code AEP YJS
ICAO Code SABE ZKSE
City Buenos Aires Samjiyon
Country Argentina KP
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 18 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 41.910000, 128.410000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 19,004 kilometers (11,809 miles / 10,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 KP. 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 08:04 in Buenos Aires, it's 20:04 in Samjiyon. With a 12-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 4,529 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 38° (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 Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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