Asunción to Catamarca flights
Catamarca lies 881 km (547 mi) south-west of Asunción, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 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.
| Asunción | Catamarca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.5 million | 159,139 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Catamarca) |
| Nearest large airport | ASU, 14 km out | CTC, 14 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Catamarca
Crossing from Paraguay into Argentina: money changes from the Guarani to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Asunción
Asunción is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Catamarca
Catamarca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (regional) | CTC | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,186 ft | 1,522 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Catamarca from Asunción?
881 km (547 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Asunción.
How long does it take to get from Asunción to Catamarca by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asunción and Catamarca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Asunción to Catamarca flights?
Typically Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC).
What currency do I need in Catamarca?
The Peso (ARS).
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.