Porto Alegre to Paraná flights
Paraná lies 907 km (564 mi) west of Porto Alegre, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 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.
| Porto Alegre | Paraná | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Argentina |
| Population | 1.5 million | 247,139 |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Nearest large airport | POA, 7 km out | PRA, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 90000-000 | 3100 |
What changes when you arrive in Paraná
Crossing from Brazil into Argentina: money changes from the Real to the Peso (ARS); 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 Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ, 93 km).
Arriving in Paraná
Paraná is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Urquiza Airport (PRA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN, 27 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Urquiza Airport (regional) | PRA | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,890 ft | 242 ft |
| Sauce Viejo Airport (regional) | SFN | 27 km (17 mi) | 7,628 ft | 55 ft |
Book a flight to Paraná
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Paraná
Live rooms and prices for Paraná are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Paraná
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Paraná from Porto Alegre?
907 km (564 mi) in a straight line, west of Porto Alegre.
How long does it take to get from Porto Alegre to Paraná by air?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto Alegre and Paraná?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Porto Alegre to Paraná flights?
Typically Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to General Urquiza Airport (PRA); Paraná also has SFN.
What currency do I need in Paraná?
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.