AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
16,174 km
10,050 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
16,174 km
10,050 mi / 8,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
82°
east

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AEP NGQ
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code AEP NGQ
ICAO Code SABE ZUAL
City Buenos Aires Shiquanhe
Country Argentina China
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 18 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 32.100000, 80.050000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 16,174 kilometers (10,050 miles / 8,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 11:53 in Buenos Aires, it's 22:53 in Shiquanhe. 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 14,004 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa 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 Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 254° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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