Buenos Aires to Puerto Montt flights
Puerto Montt lies 1,483 km (921 mi) south-west 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 39 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 | Puerto Montt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 2.9 million | 245,902 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | AEP, 7 km out | PMC, 13 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Montt
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
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 Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Tepual International Airport (PMC), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,694 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (ZOS, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Tepual International Airport | PMC | 13 km (8 mi) | 8,694 ft | 294 ft |
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (regional) | ZOS | 96 km (60 mi) | 6,398 ft | 187 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Montt from Buenos Aires?
1,483 km (921 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Buenos Aires.
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Puerto Montt by air?
About 2 h 39 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 Puerto Montt?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Buenos Aires to Puerto Montt flights?
Typically Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC); Puerto Montt also has ZOS.
What currency do I need in Puerto Montt?
The Peso (CLP).
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.