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Temuco · Chile

Flights to Temuco

Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.

Temuco is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,005 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Temuco (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
La Araucanía International AirportZCO22 km (14 mi)8,005 ft333 ft

Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,005 ft, ZCO handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 333 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.

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Routes to and from Temuco

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.

Flights from Temuco: distances and estimated journey times
RouteCountryDistanceEstimated time
Temuco to SantiagoChile613 km (381 mi)about 1 h 32 min
Temuco to Buenos AiresArgentina1,347 km (837 mi)about 2 h 29 min
Temuco to CórdobaArgentina1,117 km (694 mi)about 2 h 11 min
Temuco to RosarioArgentina1,254 km (779 mi)about 2 h 21 min
Temuco to Mar del PlataArgentina1,312 km (815 mi)about 2 h 26 min
Temuco to Puente AltoChile598 km (372 mi)about 1 h 31 min
Temuco to San Miguel de TucumánArgentina1,493 km (928 mi)about 2 h 40 min
Temuco to MaipúChile603 km (375 mi)about 1 h 31 min
Temuco to Santa FeArgentina1,335 km (830 mi)about 2 h 28 min
Temuco to AvellanedaArgentina1,345 km (836 mi)about 2 h 28 min
Temuco to Viña del MarChile642 km (399 mi)about 1 h 34 min
Temuco to Bahía BlancaArgentina896 km (557 mi)about 1 h 54 min
Temuco to ValparaísoChile640 km (398 mi)about 1 h 34 min
Temuco to MerloArgentina1,315 km (817 mi)about 2 h 26 min
Temuco to QuilmesArgentina1,352 km (840 mi)about 2 h 29 min
Temuco to Santiago del EsteroArgentina1,440 km (895 mi)about 2 h 36 min
Temuco to San BernardoChile597 km (371 mi)about 1 h 31 min
Temuco to LaferrereArgentina1,323 km (822 mi)about 2 h 27 min
Temuco to ParanáArgentina1,343 km (834 mi)about 2 h 28 min
Temuco to Puerto MonttChile305 km (190 mi)about 1 h 8 min
Temuco to PeñalolénChile614 km (382 mi)about 1 h 32 min
Temuco to NeuquénArgentina394 km (245 mi)about 1 h 15 min
Temuco to JohannesburgSouth Africa9,067 km (5,634 mi)about 12 h 22 min
Temuco to SydneyAustralia10,766 km (6,690 mi)about 14 h 33 min
Temuco to MelbourneAustralia10,677 km (6,634 mi)about 14 h 26 min
Temuco to Cape TownSouth Africa7,813 km (4,855 mi)about 10 h 46 min
Temuco to DurbanSouth Africa9,034 km (5,614 mi)about 12 h 20 min
Temuco to BrisbaneAustralia11,260 km (6,997 mi)about 15 h 11 min
Temuco to PerthAustralia12,106 km (7,523 mi)about 16 h 16 min
Temuco to PretoriaSouth Africa9,111 km (5,661 mi)about 12 h 26 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 Temuco?

La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How far is ZCO from Temuco city centre?

22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.

Can I book flights to Temuco 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.