Flights to Punta Arenas
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Punta Arenas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,154 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport | PUQ | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,154 ft | 139 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,154 ft, PUQ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 139 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Punta Arenas
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt | Chile | 1,309 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Punta Arenas to Comodoro Rivadavia | Argentina | 848 km (527 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Punta Arenas to Osorno | Chile | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Punta Arenas to Valdivia | Chile | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Punta Arenas to Stanley | Falkland Islands | 899 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Punta Arenas to Shanghai | China | 17,380 km (10,799 mi) | about 23 h 2 min |
| Punta Arenas to Chongqing | China | 17,383 km (10,801 mi) | about 23 h 2 min |
| Punta Arenas to Chengdu | China | 17,481 km (10,862 mi) | about 23 h 10 min |
| Punta Arenas to Beijing | China | 18,441 km (11,459 mi) | about 24 h 24 min |
| Punta Arenas to Guangzhou | China | 16,656 km (10,349 mi) | about 22 h 6 min |
| Punta Arenas to Shenzhen | China | 16,585 km (10,305 mi) | about 22 h 1 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Punta Arenas?
President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is PUQ from Punta Arenas city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Punta Arenas on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.