AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
15,405 km
9,573 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,405 km
9,573 mi / 8,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AEP LHI
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Lereh Airport
IATA Code AEP LHI
ICAO Code SABE WAJL
City Buenos Aires Lereh-Papua Island
Country Argentina Indonesia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 18 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,405 kilometers (9,573 miles / 8,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 10:41 in Buenos Aires, it's 22:41 in Lereh-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 1,299 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 157° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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