Charter Buenos Aires to El Calafate privately from US$29,000, about 2h 59m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Buenos Aires (AEP) to El Calafate (FTE) and El Calafate to Buenos Aires — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Buenos Aires and El Calafate is about 2,068 km (1,285 miles), or 1,117 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Buenos Aires–El Calafate spans US$29,000 – US$79,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 59m | 2h 41m – 3h 17m | US$41,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 47m | 2h 30m – 3h 04m | US$56,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 59m | US$41,500 – US$58,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 57m | US$45,500 – US$64,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 50m | US$50,000 – US$69,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 47m | US$56,500 – US$79,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 47m | US$62,000 – US$87,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 50m | US$68,000 – US$95,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Buenos Aires and El Calafate? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, El Palomar Airport, San Fernando Airport, Morón Airport and Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini.
El Calafate, Argentina: El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport.
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SABE / AEP | SAWC / FTE |
| Longest hard runway | 7,710 ft | 8,366 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 18 ft | 669 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,510 ft spare |
2,180 km 405 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,810 ft spare |
2,410 km 175 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,210 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,115 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,432 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,065 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,510 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,315 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,134 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,015 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,780 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,341 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,810 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,815 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,018 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,635 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,270 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,815 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,410 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,215 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,920 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,815 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,710 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,675 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,910 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,527 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,710 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,375 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,910 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,360 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: El Palomar Airport (6,923 ft, 19 km) · San Fernando Airport (5,909 ft, 20 km) · Morón Airport (9,350 ft, 25 km) · Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (10,827 ft, 31 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Buenos Aires and El Calafate.
Guide pricing on Buenos Aires–El Calafate is published clearly: US$29,000 – US$79,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Demand on Buenos Aires–El Calafate comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$29,000 – US$79,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 59m gate to gate over 2,068 km (1,285 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Buenos Aires–El Calafate departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Buenos Aires–El Calafate charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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