AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
11,543 km
7,172 miles
AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
11,543 km
7,172 mi / 6,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
82°
east

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AEP AXU
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Axum Airport
IATA Code AEP AXU
ICAO Code SABE HAAX
City Buenos Aires N/A
Country Argentina Ethiopia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 18 ft 6,959 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 14.150000, 38.770000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Axum Airport (AXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia is 11,543 kilometers (7,172 miles / 6,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:27 in Buenos Aires, it's 16:27 in Axum Airport. With a 6-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 6,941 feet between the two airports. Axum 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 Axum Airport (AXU) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Axum Airport (AXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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