Mar del Plata to La Plata flights
La Plata lies 344 km (214 mi) north 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 11 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.
| Mar del Plata | La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 593,337 | 195,443 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | MDQ, 8 km out | EZE, 54 km out |
| Postal codes | 7600 | 1900–5713 |
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 La Plata
La Plata is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), 54 km (34 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, 58 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | EZE | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,827 ft | 67 ft |
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | AEP | 58 km (36 mi) | 7,710 ft | 18 ft |
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Common questions
How far is La Plata from Mar del Plata?
344 km (214 mi) in a straight line, north of Mar del Plata.
How long does it take to get from Mar del Plata to La Plata by air?
About 1 h 11 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 La Plata?
No, both are on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mar del Plata to La Plata flights?
Typically Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) to Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE); La Plata also has AEP.
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.