AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
13,496 km
8,386 miles
DRF
Kenai
United States
Distance
13,496 km
8,386 mi / 7,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
325°
northwest

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AEP DRF
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Drift River Airport
IATA Code AEP DRF
ICAO Code SABE 3AK5
City Buenos Aires Kenai
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Anchorage
Elevation 18 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 60.590000, -152.160000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Kenai (DRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States is 13,496 kilometers (8,386 miles / 7,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 12:19 in Buenos Aires, it's 06:19 in Kenai. 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.

The return flight from Kenai (DRF) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Drift River Airport (DRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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