AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
15,863 km
9,857 miles
IKS
Tiksi
Russia
Distance
15,863 km
9,857 mi / 8,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

AEP IKS
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Tiksi Airport
IATA Code AEP IKS
ICAO Code SABE UEST
City Buenos Aires Tiksi
Country Argentina Russia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 18 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 71.700000, 128.900000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Tiksi (IKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia is 15,863 kilometers (9,857 miles / 8,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Buenos Aires, it's 00:20 in Tiksi. With a 12-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 Tiksi (IKS) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Tiksi Airport (IKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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