AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
9,918 km
6,163 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
9,918 km
6,163 mi / 5,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
325°
northwest

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AEP RKS
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code AEP RKS
ICAO Code SABE KRKS
City Buenos Aires Rock Springs
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Denver
Elevation 18 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 41.590000, -109.070000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 9,918 kilometers (6,163 miles / 5,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Buenos Aires, it's 10:28 in Rock Springs. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,747 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 140° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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