Airport Comparison
| BBA | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Balmaceda Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BBA | SCL |
| ICAO Code | SCBA | SCEL |
| City | Balmaceda | Santiago |
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -45.920000, -71.690000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Balmaceda (BBA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 1,395 kilometers (867 miles / 753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 3°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Chile. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 11:35 in Balmaceda, it's 11:35 in Santiago.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.