AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
18,036 km
11,207 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
18,036 km
11,207 mi / 9,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEP XIC
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code AEP XIC
ICAO Code SABE ZUXC
City Buenos Aires Xichang
Country Argentina China
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 18 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 27.990000, 102.180000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 18,036 kilometers (11,207 miles / 9,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 10:14 in Buenos Aires, it's 21:14 in Xichang. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,094 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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