AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
18,378 km
11,420 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
18,378 km
11,420 mi / 9,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AEP LHW
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code AEP LHW
ICAO Code SABE ZLLL
City Buenos Aires Lanzhou
Country Argentina China
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 18 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 36.520000, 103.620000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 18,378 kilometers (11,420 miles / 9,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 China. 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 23:41 in Buenos Aires, it's 10:41 in Lanzhou. With a 11-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 6,370 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan 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 Lanzhou (LHW) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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