Corrientes to Porto Alegre flights
Porto Alegre lies 794 km (493 mi) south-east of Corrientes, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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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| Corrientes | Porto Alegre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Brazil |
| Population | 346,334 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | RES, 22 km out | POA, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 3400 | 90000-000 |
What changes when you arrive in Porto Alegre
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 Corrientes
Corrientes is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Resistencia International Airport (RES), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,088 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Corrientes Airport (CNQ, 8 km).
Arriving in Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | POA | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,499 ft | 11 ft |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (regional) | CXJ | 93 km (58 mi) | 5,479 ft | 2,472 ft |
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Staying in Porto Alegre
Our booking partner lists 501 places to stay in Porto Alegre. Of the 297 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (132), and 4 are five-star. Across 108 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 212,741 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Porto Alegre from Corrientes?
794 km (493 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Corrientes.
How long does it take to get from Corrientes to Porto Alegre by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Corrientes and Porto Alegre?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Corrientes to Porto Alegre flights?
Typically Resistencia International Airport (RES) to Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA); Porto Alegre also has CXJ.
What currency do I need in Porto Alegre?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Porto Alegre?
Our booking partner lists 501 places to stay in Porto Alegre, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.