AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
15,430 km
9,587 miles
ILA
Illaga-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,430 km
9,587 mi / 8,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AEP ILA
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Illaga Airport
IATA Code AEP ILA
ICAO Code SABE WABL
City Buenos Aires Illaga-Papua Island
Country Argentina Indonesia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 18 ft 6,307 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -3.830000, 137.580000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,430 kilometers (9,587 miles / 8,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Indonesia. 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 07:27 in Buenos Aires, it's 19:27 in Illaga-Papua Island. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,289 feet between the two airports. Illaga 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 Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 160° (south 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 Illaga Airport (ILA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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