AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
17,482 km
10,863 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
17,482 km
10,863 mi / 9,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
135°
southeast

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AEP THK
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Thakhek Airport
IATA Code AEP THK
ICAO Code SABE VLTK
City Buenos Aires Thakhek
Country Argentina Laos
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 18 ft 449 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 17.400000, 104.800000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 17,482 kilometers (10,863 miles / 9,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Laos. 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 14:53 in Buenos Aires, it's 00:53 in Thakhek. With a 10-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 Thakhek (THK) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 218° (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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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