AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,433 km
8,968 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,433 km
8,968 mi / 7,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
215°
southwest

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AEP PNP
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Girua Airport
IATA Code AEP PNP
ICAO Code SABE AYGR
City Buenos Aires Popondetta
Country Argentina Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 18 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 14,433 kilometers (8,968 miles / 7,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:03 in Buenos Aires, it's 22:03 in Popondetta. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Popondetta (PNP) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). 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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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