AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
15,129 km
9,401 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,129 km
9,401 mi / 8,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AEP TBG
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Tabubil Airport
IATA Code AEP TBG
ICAO Code SABE AYTB
City Buenos Aires Tabubil
Country Argentina Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 18 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 15,129 kilometers (9,401 miles / 8,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 16:06 in Buenos Aires, it's 05:06 in Tabubil. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,552 feet between the two airports. Tabubil Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 156° (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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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