Buenos Aires to Foz do Iguaçu flights
Foz do Iguaçu lies 1,072 km (666 mi) north of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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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| Buenos Aires | Foz do Iguaçu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Brazil |
| Population | 2.9 million | 297,352 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | AEP, 7 km out | IGU, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Foz do Iguaçu
Crossing from Argentina into Brazil: money changes from the Peso to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,710 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE, 27 km).
Arriving in Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Guaraní International Airport (AGT, 27 km), Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataratas International Airport | IGU | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,875 ft | 786 ft |
| Guaraní International Airport | AGT | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,154 ft | 846 ft |
| Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (regional) | IGR | 24 km (15 mi) | 10,827 ft | 916 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Foz do Iguaçu from Buenos Aires?
1,072 km (666 mi) in a straight line, north of Buenos Aires.
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Foz do Iguaçu by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Foz do Iguaçu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Buenos Aires to Foz do Iguaçu flights?
Typically Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Cataratas International Airport (IGU); Foz do Iguaçu also has AGT, IGR.
What currency do I need in Foz do Iguaçu?
The Real (BRL).
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.