Ciudad del Este to Buenos Aires flights
Buenos Aires lies 1,074 km (668 mi) south of Ciudad del Este, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 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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| Ciudad del Este | Buenos Aires | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Argentina |
| Population | 301,815 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | IGU, 19 km out | AEP, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Buenos Aires
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 Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 19 km (12 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, 20 km), Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, 31 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | AEP | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,710 ft | 18 ft |
| Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | EZE | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,827 ft | 67 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Buenos Aires from Ciudad del Este?
1,074 km (668 mi) in a straight line, south of Ciudad del Este.
How long does it take to get from Ciudad del Este to Buenos Aires by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad del Este and Buenos Aires?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ciudad del Este to Buenos Aires flights?
Typically Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP); Buenos Aires also has EZE.
What currency do I need in Buenos Aires?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in Buenos Aires?
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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.