Mar del Plata to Bahía Blanca flights
Bahía Blanca lies 418 km (260 mi) west of Mar del Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 17 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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| Mar del Plata | Bahía Blanca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 593,337 | 299,101 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | MDQ, 8 km out | BHI, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 7600 | 3749–8000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bahía Blanca
Bahía Blanca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comandante Espora Airport (BHI), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,907 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comandante Espora Airport (regional) | BHI | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,907 ft | 246 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bahía Blanca from Mar del Plata?
418 km (260 mi) in a straight line, west of Mar del Plata.
How long does it take to get from Mar del Plata to Bahía Blanca by air?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mar del Plata and Bahía Blanca?
No, both are on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mar del Plata to Bahía Blanca flights?
Typically Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) to Comandante Espora Airport (BHI).
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.