AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
5,799 km
3,603 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
5,799 km
3,603 mi / 3,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Guatemala
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AAZ SCL
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code AAZ SCL
ICAO Code MGQZ SCEL
City Quezaltenango Santiago
Country Guatemala Chile
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Santiago
Elevation 7,779 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 5,799 kilometers (3,603 miles / 3,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Guatemala with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:33 in Quezaltenango, it's 12:33 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,224 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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