AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,935 km
9,280 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,935 km
9,280 mi / 8,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
116°
east southeast

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AEP HIM
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Minneriya Airport
IATA Code AEP HIM
ICAO Code SABE VCCH
City Buenos Aires Hingurakgoda
Country Argentina Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Colombo
Elevation 18 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 8.050000, 80.980000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 14,935 kilometers (9,280 miles / 8,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 12:46 in Buenos Aires, it's 21:16 in Hingurakgoda. With a 8.5-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 Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 229° (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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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