How long is the LA5253 flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

The timetable allows 3 h 20 min. Buenos Aires to El Calafate is 2,068 km (1,285 mi).

Which terminal does LA5253 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal TA at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does LA5253 have?

Also listed as LAN5253 (LATAM Airlines' ICAO code) and LA 5253.

LA5253 Flight Status LATAM Airlines: Buenos Aires to El Calafate (LAN5253)

LATAM Airlines LA 5253

Landed 32' Late

AEP Buenos Aires

Scheduled: 11:20
Actual: 12:18

Terminal: TA | Gate: 12

Departure: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · local time UTC-3

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)

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FTE El Calafate

Scheduled: 14:40
Actual: 15:12
Delay: 32'

Arrival: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · local time UTC-3

El Calafate International Airport (FTE)

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Landed 40h 23m ago 100%

AEP 12:18 FTE 15:12

2,068 km (1,285 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 2068 km / 1285 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:20 · Actual Duration: 02:54

LA 5253 Flight Status & Schedule LATAM Airlines Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 12	AEP	FTE	12:18	15:12	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 11	AEP	FTE	13:57	17:03	Delayed	Track >
Nov 10	AEP	FTE	12:30	15:25	Delayed	Track >
Nov 05	AEP	FTE	13:06	16:07	Delayed	Track >
Nov 04	AEP	FTE	14:05	17:00	Delayed	Track >
Nov 03	AEP	FTE	12:54	15:35	Delayed	Track >
Nov 02	AEP	FTE	11:48	14:39	Landed	Track >

LATAM Airlines operates LA 5253 from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, a 2,068 km (1,285 mi) trip, three times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). The timetable allows 3 h 20 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. On Thursday it left 58 minutes late and landed at 15:12, 32 minutes late.

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About LA 5253

LATAM Airlines Flight LA5253 connects Buenos Aires, Argentina to El Calafate, Argentina, taking off from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport AEP and landing at El Calafate International Airport FTE.

Route: Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport AEP to El Calafate International Airport FTE
Distance: 2,068 km (1,285 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 3 h 20 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu
Usually departs from: Terminal TA

LA 5253 FAQ

How long is the LA5253 flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?: The timetable allows 3 h 20 min. Buenos Aires to El Calafate is 2,068 km (1,285 mi).
When was the latest LA5253 flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?: The latest LA5253 was the 11:20 (local time) departure from Buenos Aires on 12 November 2026; it landed 32 minutes late.
Which days does LA5253 fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?: Three times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does LA5253 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal TA at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does LA5253 have?: Also listed as LAN5253 (LATAM Airlines' ICAO code) and LA 5253.

LA5253 and Buenos Aires AEP to El Calafate FTE Flights

Flight LA5253 is a code-share LATAM Airlines flight of the Aerolineas Argentinas operated AR1896.

Other flights departing from Buenos Aires AEP: AR1414, AR1896, AR1642

Other flights arriving at El Calafate FTE: AR1894, AR1896, AR1898

All flights connecting Buenos Aires AEP to El Calafate FTE.