Melbourne to Rawson flights
Rawson lies 11,552 km (7,178 mi) south-east 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 34 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 | Rawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Argentina |
| Population | 5.4 million | 130,258 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 660 m (2,165 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/San_Juan) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | UAQ, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 6734–9103 |
Clocks in Rawson are 13 h behind Melbourne right now, so a 15 h 34 min journey lands only 2 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rawson
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 Rawson
Rawson is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,071 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (regional) | UAQ | 12 km (7 mi) | 8,071 ft | 1,958 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,552 km (7,178 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 Rawson from Melbourne?
11,552 km (7,178 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Rawson by air?
About 15 h 34 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 Rawson?
Rawson is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Argentina/San_Juan against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Melbourne to Rawson flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ).
What currency do I need in Rawson?
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.