GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
5,041 km
3,132 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
5,041 km
3,132 mi / 2,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GPL SCL
Airport Name Guapiles Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code GPL SCL
ICAO Code MRGP SCEL
City Pococi Santiago
Country Costa Rica Chile
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Santiago
Elevation 883 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 10.220000, -83.800000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Pococi (GPL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 5,041 kilometers (3,132 miles / 2,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Costa Rica 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 12:59 in Pococi, it's 15:59 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Pococi (GPL) follows a heading of 342° (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 Guapiles Airport (GPL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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