Maipú to La Plata flights
La Plata lies 1,187 km (738 mi) east of Maipú, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 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.
| Maipú | La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 503,635 | 195,443 |
| Elevation | 478 m (1,568 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | SCL, 14 km out | EZE, 54 km out |
| Postal codes | 9250000 | 1900–5713 |
What changes when you arrive in La Plata
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso 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 Maipú
Maipú is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in La Plata
La Plata is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP, 58 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | EZE | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,827 ft | 67 ft |
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | AEP | 58 km (36 mi) | 7,710 ft | 18 ft |
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Common questions
How far is La Plata from Maipú?
1,187 km (738 mi) in a straight line, east of Maipú.
How long does it take to get from Maipú to La Plata by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maipú and La Plata?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maipú to La Plata flights?
Typically Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE); La Plata also has AEP.
What currency do I need in La Plata?
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.