AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
17,922 km
11,136 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
17,922 km
11,136 mi / 9,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
311°
northwest

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AEP WKJ
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code AEP WKJ
ICAO Code SABE RJCW
City Buenos Aires Wakkanai
Country Argentina Japan
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 18 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 45.400000, 141.800000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 17,922 kilometers (11,136 miles / 9,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 18:01 in Buenos Aires, it's 06:01 in Wakkanai. 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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). 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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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