Melbourne to Comodoro Rivadavia flights
Comodoro Rivadavia lies 10,162 km (6,314 mi) south of Melbourne, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 47 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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| Melbourne | Comodoro Rivadavia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Argentina |
| Population | 5.4 million | 140,850 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Catamarca) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | CRD, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 9000 |
Clocks in Comodoro Rivadavia are 13 h behind Melbourne right now, so a 13 h 47 min journey lands only 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Comodoro Rivadavia
Crossing from Australia into Argentina: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (ARS); traffic switches to the right; 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 Melbourne
Melbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV, 50 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 11 km), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 22 km).
Arriving in Comodoro Rivadavia
Comodoro Rivadavia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,219 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Enrique Mosconi International Airport | CRD | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,219 ft | 189 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,162 km (6,314 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Comodoro Rivadavia from Melbourne?
10,162 km (6,314 mi) in a straight line, south of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Comodoro Rivadavia by air?
About 13 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Comodoro Rivadavia?
Comodoro Rivadavia is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Argentina/Catamarca against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Melbourne to Comodoro Rivadavia flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) to General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD).
What currency do I need in Comodoro Rivadavia?
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.