Buenos Aires to Rio Grande flights
Rio Grande lies 650 km (404 mi) north-east 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 1 h 35 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 | Rio Grande | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Brazil |
| Population | 2.9 million | 198,935 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | AEP, 7 km out | PET, 41 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Rio Grande
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 Rio Grande
Rio Grande is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,496 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (regional) | PET | 41 km (25 mi) | 6,496 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rio Grande from Buenos Aires?
650 km (404 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Buenos Aires.
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Rio Grande by air?
About 1 h 35 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 Rio Grande?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Buenos Aires to Rio Grande flights?
Typically Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET).
What currency do I need in Rio Grande?
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.