AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
13,377 km
8,312 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
13,377 km
8,312 mi / 7,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AEP EIL
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code AEP EIL
ICAO Code SABE PAEI
City Buenos Aires Fairbanks
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Anchorage
Elevation 18 ft 548 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 64.670000, -147.100000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 13,377 kilometers (8,312 miles / 7,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 17:41 in Buenos Aires, it's 11:41 in Fairbanks. 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 Fairbanks (EIL) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 108° (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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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