Airport Comparison
| AQP | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Rodriguez Ballon International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | AQP | SCL |
| ICAO Code | SPQU | SCEL |
| City | Arequipa | Santiago |
| Country | Peru | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Lima | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 8,405 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -16.340000, -71.580000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Arequipa (AQP) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 1,898 kilometers (1,179 miles / 1,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 178°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Peru with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:16 in Arequipa, it's 13:16 in Santiago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,850 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.