Asunción to Santiago del Estero flights
Santiago del Estero lies 715 km (444 mi) south-west of Asunción, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 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 | Santiago del Estero | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.5 million | 252,192 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Nearest large airport | ASU, 14 km out | SDE, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Santiago del Estero
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 Santiago del Estero
Santiago del Estero is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (SDE), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,946 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (RHD, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (regional) | SDE | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,946 ft | 656 ft |
| Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (regional) | RHD | 74 km (46 mi) | 8,232 ft | 935 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santiago del Estero from Asunción?
715 km (444 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Asunción.
How long does it take to get from Asunción to Santiago del Estero by air?
About 1 h 40 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 Santiago del Estero?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Asunción to Santiago del Estero flights?
Typically Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (SDE); Santiago del Estero also has RHD.
What currency do I need in Santiago del Estero?
The Peso (ARS).
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.