AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
8,356 km
5,192 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
8,356 km
5,192 mi / 4,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

AEP LXU
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Lukulu Airport
IATA Code AEP LXU
ICAO Code SABE FLLK
City Buenos Aires Lukulu
Country Argentina Zambia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 18 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 8,356 kilometers (5,192 miles / 4,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Buenos Aires, it's 06:54 in Lukulu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,462 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 237° (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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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