Airport Comparison
| AEP | LAE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jorge Newbery Airpark | Lae Nadzab Airport |
| IATA Code | AEP | LAE |
| ICAO Code | SABE | AYNZ |
| City | Buenos Aires | Nadzab |
| Country | Argentina | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 239 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.560000, -58.420000 | -6.570000, 146.730000 |
Buenos Aires (AEP) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 14,734 kilometers (9,155 miles / 7,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.
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 Papua New Guinea. 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 16:58 in Buenos Aires, it's 05:58 in Nadzab. With a 13-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 Nadzab (LAE) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 152° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.