Airport Comparison
| AEP | ZQN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jorge Newbery Airpark | Queenstown International Airport |
| IATA Code | AEP | ZQN |
| ICAO Code | SABE | NZQN |
| City | Buenos Aires | Queenstown |
| Country | Argentina | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 1,171 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.560000, -58.420000 | -45.020000, 168.740000 |
Buenos Aires (AEP) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 9,973 kilometers (6,197 miles / 5,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.
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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Buenos Aires, it's 20:37 in Queenstown. With a 16-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 1,153 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.
The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 143° (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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.