Buenos Aires to Sunshine Coast flights
Sunshine Coast lies 12,440 km (7,730 mi) south-west of Buenos Aires, +13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 42 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 | Sunshine Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Australia |
| Population | 2.9 million | 398,840 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Nearest large airport | AEP, 7 km out | MCY, 7 km out |
Clocks in Sunshine Coast are 13 h ahead of Buenos Aires right now, so a 16 h 42 min journey lands 29 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sunshine Coast
Crossing from Argentina into Australia: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (AUD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +61; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
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 Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,186 ft | 15 ft |
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,680 ft | 13 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,440 km (7,730 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Sunshine Coast
Our booking partner lists 35 places to stay in Sunshine Coast. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (32).
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Common questions
How far is Sunshine Coast from Buenos Aires?
12,440 km (7,730 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Buenos Aires.
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Sunshine Coast by air?
About 16 h 42 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 Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 13 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Brisbane against America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires).
Which airports are used for Buenos Aires to Sunshine Coast flights?
Typically Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY); Sunshine Coast also has BNE.
What currency do I need in Sunshine Coast?
The Dollar (AUD).
Where can I stay in Sunshine Coast?
Our booking partner lists 35 places to stay in Sunshine Coast, bookable on this site.
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.