Asunción to Mar del Plata flights
Mar del Plata lies 1,414 km (878 mi) south of Asunción, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Asunción | Mar del Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.5 million | 593,337 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | ASU, 14 km out | MDQ, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mar del Plata
Crossing from Paraguay into Argentina: money changes from the Guarani to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Asunción
Asunción is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ástor Piazzola International Airport (regional) | MDQ | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,218 ft | 72 ft |
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Staying in Mar del Plata
Our booking partner lists 3,012+ places to stay in Mar del Plata (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 620 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (344), and 5 are five-star. Across 116 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 62,855 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mar del Plata from Asunción?
1,414 km (878 mi) in a straight line, south of Asunción.
How long does it take to get from Asunción to Mar del Plata by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asunción and Mar del Plata?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Asunción to Mar del Plata flights?
Typically Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ).
What currency do I need in Mar del Plata?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in Mar del Plata?
Our booking partner lists 3,012+ places to stay in Mar del Plata, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.