GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
3,599 km
2,237 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
3,599 km
2,237 mi / 1,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GYE SCL
Airport Name Simon Bolivar International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code GYE SCL
ICAO Code SEGU SCEL
City Guayaquil Santiago
Country Ecuador Chile
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Santiago
Elevation 19 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -2.160000, -79.880000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Guayaquil (GYE) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 3,599 kilometers (2,237 miles / 1,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Ecuador with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:44 in Guayaquil, it's 17:44 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,536 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Simon Bolivar International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Guayaquil (GYE) follows a heading of 343° (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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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