Puente Alto to Bahía Blanca flights
Bahía Blanca lies 937 km (582 mi) south-east of Puente Alto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 57 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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| Puente Alto | Bahía Blanca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 568,106 | 299,101 |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,297 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Nearest large airport | SCL, 31 km out | BHI, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 8150000 | 3749–8000 |
What changes when you arrive in Bahía Blanca
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso 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 Puente Alto
Puente Alto is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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 Puente Alto?
937 km (582 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puente Alto.
How long does it take to get from Puente Alto to Bahía Blanca by air?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puente Alto and Bahía Blanca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Puente Alto to Bahía Blanca flights?
Typically Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Comandante Espora Airport (BHI).
What currency do I need in Bahía Blanca?
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.