Stanley to Punta Arenas flights
Punta Arenas lies 899 km (558 mi) west of Stanley, 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.
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| Stanley | Punta Arenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Falkland Islands | Chile |
| Population | 2,213 | 117,430 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (Atlantic/Stanley) | UTC-3 (America/Punta_Arenas) |
| Nearest large airport | MPN, 43 km out | PUQ, 18 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Punta Arenas
Crossing from Falkland Islands into Chile: money changes from the Pound to the Peso (CLP); traffic switches to the right; 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 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport | PUQ | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,154 ft | 139 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Punta Arenas from Stanley?
899 km (558 mi) in a straight line, west of Stanley.
How long does it take to get from Stanley to Punta Arenas 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 Stanley and Punta Arenas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Stanley to Punta Arenas flights?
Typically Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN) to President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ).
What currency do I need in Punta Arenas?
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.