Distance from Buenos Aires to Salta
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will climb 1,159 metres: Salta sits at 1,178 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Buenos Aires19 mBuenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is located on the southwest of the Río de la Plata. Buenos Aires is classified as an Alpha− global city, a…
Salta1,178 mSalta is the capital and largest city in the Argentine province of the same name. With a population of 627,704 according to the 2022 census, it is also the 7th most-populous city in Argentina. The city serves as the c…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Buenos Aires to Salta?
It is 1,284 km in a straight line from Buenos Aires to Salta. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Salta?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 19 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Buenos Aires to Salta?
Around 21 h 24 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.