AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
13,423 km
8,341 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
13,423 km
8,341 mi / 7,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
246°
west southwest

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AEP KUC
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Kuria Airport
IATA Code AEP KUC
ICAO Code SABE NGKT
City Buenos Aires Kuria
Country Argentina Kiribati
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 18 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 0.220000, 173.440000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 13,423 kilometers (8,341 miles / 7,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Buenos Aires, it's 01:19 in Kuria. With a 15-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 Kuria (KUC) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 131° (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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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