Punta Arenas to Valdivia flights
Valdivia lies 1,495 km (929 mi) north 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 2 h 40 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 | Valdivia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Population | 117,430 | 133,419 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Punta_Arenas) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | PUQ, 18 km out | ZAL, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 6200000 | 5090000 |
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 Valdivia
Valdivia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pichoy Airport (ZAL), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,870 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (ZOS, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pichoy Airport (regional) | ZAL | 23 km (14 mi) | 6,870 ft | 59 ft |
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (regional) | ZOS | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,398 ft | 187 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Valdivia from Punta Arenas?
1,495 km (929 mi) in a straight line, north of Punta Arenas.
How long does it take to get from Punta Arenas to Valdivia by air?
About 2 h 40 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 Valdivia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Punta Arenas to Valdivia flights?
Typically President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) to Pichoy Airport (ZAL); Valdivia also has ZOS.
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.