Sydney to Merlo flights
Merlo lies 11,781 km (7,321 mi) south-east of Sydney, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 51 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.
| Sydney | Merlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Argentina |
| Population | 5.6 million | 268,961 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | EZE, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 1722–5881 |
Clocks in Merlo are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 15 h 51 min journey lands only 2 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Merlo
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 Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | EZE | 25 km (16 mi) | 10,827 ft | 67 ft |
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | AEP | 31 km (19 mi) | 7,710 ft | 18 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Merlo from Sydney?
11,781 km (7,321 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Merlo by air?
About 15 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Merlo?
Merlo is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Merlo flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE); Merlo also has AEP.
What currency do I need in Merlo?
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.