AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
15,293 km
9,503 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
15,293 km
9,503 mi / 8,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AEP OAI
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Bagram Air Base
IATA Code AEP OAI
ICAO Code SABE OAIX
City Buenos Aires Bagram
Country Argentina Afghanistan
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Kabul
Elevation 18 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 34.950000, 69.270000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 15,293 kilometers (9,503 miles / 8,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 20:29 in Buenos Aires, it's 03:59 in Bagram. With a 7.5-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 4,877 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 255° (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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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