Santiago del Estero to Asunción flights
Asunción lies 715 km (444 mi) east of Santiago del Estero, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 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.
| Santiago del Estero | Asunción | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Paraguay |
| Population | 252,192 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 176 m (577 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) |
| Nearest large airport | SDE, 6 km out | ASU, 14 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Asunción
Crossing from Argentina into Paraguay: money changes from the Peso to the Guarani (PYG); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +595; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santiago del Estero
Santiago del Estero is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (SDE), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,946 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (RHD, 74 km).
Arriving in Asunción
Asunción is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvio Pettirossi International Airport | ASU | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,997 ft | 292 ft |
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Staying in Asunción
Our booking partner lists 447 places to stay in Asuncion. Of the 246 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (138), and 8 are five-star. Across 79 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 45,129 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Asunción from Santiago del Estero?
715 km (444 mi) in a straight line, east of Santiago del Estero.
How long does it take to get from Santiago del Estero to Asunción by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago del Estero and Asunción?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santiago del Estero to Asunción flights?
Typically Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (SDE) to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU).
What currency do I need in Asunción?
The Guarani (PYG).
Where can I stay in Asunción?
Our booking partner lists 447 places to stay in Asuncion, bookable on this site.
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.