AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
13,300 km
8,264 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
13,300 km
8,264 mi / 7,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
59°
east northeast

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AEP KSY
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Kars Airport
IATA Code AEP KSY
ICAO Code SABE LTCF
City Buenos Aires Kars
Country Argentina Turkey
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 18 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 40.560000, 43.120000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 13,300 kilometers (8,264 miles / 7,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Turkey. 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 09:05 in Buenos Aires, it's 15:05 in Kars. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,871 feet between the two airports. Kars 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 Kars (KSY) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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