Melbourne to La Plata flights
La Plata lies 11,589 km (7,201 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 15 h 36 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.
| Melbourne | La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Argentina |
| Population | 5.4 million | 195,443 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | EZE, 54 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 1900–5713 |
Clocks in La Plata are 13 h behind Melbourne right now, so a 15 h 36 min journey lands only 2 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in La Plata
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 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 Melbourne?
11,589 km (7,201 mi) in a straight line, south of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to La Plata by air?
About 15 h 36 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 La Plata?
La Plata is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Melbourne to La Plata flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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.