AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
8,350 km
5,188 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
8,350 km
5,188 mi / 4,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEP PTG
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code AEP PTG
ICAO Code SABE FAPP
City Buenos Aires Potgietersrus
Country Argentina South Africa
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 18 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 8,350 kilometers (5,188 miles / 4,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with South Africa. 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 11:27 in Buenos Aires, it's 16:27 in Potgietersrus. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,058 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 238° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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