AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
12,229 km
7,599 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,229 km
7,599 mi / 6,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AEP MED
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code AEP MED
ICAO Code SABE OEMA
City Buenos Aires Medina
Country Argentina Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 18 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 24.550000, 39.710000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 12,229 kilometers (7,599 miles / 6,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 21:22 in Buenos Aires, it's 03:22 in Medina. 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 2,133 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 240° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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