CYW
Celaya
Mexico
6,795 km
4,222 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
6,795 km
4,222 mi / 3,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CYW SCL
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CYW SCL
ICAO Code MMCY SCEL
City Celaya Santiago
Country Mexico Chile
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Santiago
Elevation 5,709 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Celaya (CYW) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 6,795 kilometers (4,222 miles / 3,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Mexico 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 08:01 in Celaya, it's 11:01 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 4,154 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 328° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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