AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
18,743 km
11,647 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
18,743 km
11,647 mi / 10,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
269°
west

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AEP SHM
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code AEP SHM
ICAO Code SABE RJBD
City Buenos Aires Shirahama
Country Argentina Japan
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 18 ft 298 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 33.660000, 135.360000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 18,743 kilometers (11,647 miles / 10,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Japan. 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 11:40 in Buenos Aires, it's 23:40 in Shirahama. With a 12-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 Shirahama (SHM) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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