AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
17,800 km
11,060 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
17,800 km
11,060 mi / 9,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
107°
east southeast

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AEP LJG
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Lijiang Airport
IATA Code AEP LJG
ICAO Code SABE ZPLJ
City Buenos Aires Lijiang
Country Argentina China
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 18 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 26.680000, 100.250000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 17,800 kilometers (11,060 miles / 9,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 16:55 in Buenos Aires, it's 03:55 in Lijiang. 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.

The return flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 242° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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