San Miguel de Tucumán to Catamarca flights
Catamarca lies 192 km (120 mi) south of San Miguel de Tucumán, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Miguel de Tucumán | Catamarca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 548,866 | 159,139 |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,444 ft) | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Tucuman) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Catamarca) |
| Nearest large airport | TUC, 11 km out | CTC, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 4000 | 4700 |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Miguel de Tucumán
San Miguel de Tucumán is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (RHD, 80 km).
Arriving in Catamarca
Catamarca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (regional) | CTC | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,186 ft | 1,522 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Catamarca from San Miguel de Tucumán?
192 km (120 mi) in a straight line, south of San Miguel de Tucumán.
How long does it take to get from San Miguel de Tucumán to Catamarca by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Miguel de Tucumán and Catamarca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Miguel de Tucumán to Catamarca flights?
Typically Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) to Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC).
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.