The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 17,074 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 07:57 in Buenos Aires, it's 18:57 in Lhasa. 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 13,118 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar 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 Lhasa (LXA) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 251° (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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.