Punta Arenas to Stanley flights
Stanley lies 899 km (558 mi) east of Punta Arenas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 54 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.
| Punta Arenas | Stanley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Falkland Islands |
| Population | 117,430 | 2,213 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Punta_Arenas) | UTC-3 (Atlantic/Stanley) |
| Nearest large airport | PUQ, 18 km out | MPN, 43 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Stanley
Crossing from Chile into Falkland Islands: money changes from the Peso to the Pound (FKP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +500.
Airports at each end
Leaving Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,154 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Stanley
Stanley is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,497 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant (regional) | MPN | 43 km (27 mi) | 8,497 ft | 244 ft |
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Staying in Stanley
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Common questions
How far is Stanley from Punta Arenas?
899 km (558 mi) in a straight line, east of Punta Arenas.
How long does it take to get from Punta Arenas to Stanley by air?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Punta Arenas and Stanley?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Punta Arenas to Stanley flights?
Typically President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) to Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN).
What currency do I need in Stanley?
The Pound (FKP).
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.