Bahía Blanca to Merlo flights
Merlo lies 550 km (342 mi) north-east of Bahía Blanca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 27 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.
| Bahía Blanca | Merlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 299,101 | 268,961 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | BHI, 8 km out | EZE, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 3749–8000 | 1722–5881 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bahía Blanca
Bahía Blanca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comandante Espora Airport (BHI), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,907 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Merlo
Merlo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP, 31 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | EZE | 25 km (16 mi) | 10,827 ft | 67 ft |
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | AEP | 31 km (19 mi) | 7,710 ft | 18 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Merlo from Bahía Blanca?
550 km (342 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bahía Blanca.
How long does it take to get from Bahía Blanca to Merlo by air?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bahía Blanca and Merlo?
No, both are on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bahía Blanca to Merlo flights?
Typically Comandante Espora Airport (BHI) to Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE); Merlo also has AEP.
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.