Merlo to Temuco flights
Temuco lies 1,315 km (817 mi) south-west of Merlo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Merlo | Temuco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 268,961 | 238,129 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | EZE, 25 km out | ZCO, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 1722–5881 | 4780000 |
What changes when you arrive in Temuco
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving Merlo
Merlo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), 25 km (16 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, 31 km).
Arriving in Temuco
Temuco is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,005 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | 22 km (14 mi) | 8,005 ft | 333 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Temuco from Merlo?
1,315 km (817 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Merlo.
How long does it take to get from Merlo to Temuco by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Merlo and Temuco?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Merlo to Temuco flights?
Typically Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO).
What currency do I need in Temuco?
The Peso (CLP).
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.