AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
19,740 km
12,266 miles
RUG
Rugao
China
Distance
19,740 km
12,266 mi / 10,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
158°
south southeast

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AEP RUG
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Rugao Air Base
IATA Code AEP RUG
ICAO Code SABE ZSRG
City Buenos Aires Rugao
Country Argentina China
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 18 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 32.260000, 120.500000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Rugao (RUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rugao Air Base (RUG) in Rugao, China is 19,740 kilometers (12,266 miles / 10,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 09:21 in Buenos Aires, it's 20:21 in Rugao. 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.

The return flight from Rugao (RUG) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Rugao Air Base (RUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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