IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
3,876 km
2,408 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
3,876 km
2,408 mi / 2,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

IPI SCL
Airport Name San Luis Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code IPI SCL
ICAO Code SKIP SCEL
City Ipiales Santiago
Country Colombia Chile
Timezone America/Bogota America/Santiago
Elevation 9,765 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 0.860000, -77.670000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Ipiales (IPI) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 3,876 kilometers (2,408 miles / 2,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:39 in Ipiales, it's 15:39 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,210 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than San Luis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ipiales (IPI) follows a heading of 348° (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 San Luis Airport (IPI) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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