AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
9,618 km
5,976 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
9,618 km
5,976 mi / 5,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
98°
east

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AEP MBI
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Mbeya Airport
IATA Code AEP MBI
ICAO Code SABE HTMB
City Buenos Aires Mbeya
Country Argentina Tanzania
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 18 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 9,618 kilometers (5,976 miles / 5,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Tanzania. 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 19:36 in Buenos Aires, it's 01:36 in Mbeya. With a 6-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 5,582 feet between the two airports. Mbeya 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 Mbeya (MBI) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 236° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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