Airport Comparison
| IQQ | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Diego Aracena Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | IQQ | SCL |
| ICAO Code | SCDA | SCEL |
| City | Iquique | Santiago |
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 155 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.540000, -70.180000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Iquique (IQQ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 1,430 kilometers (889 miles / 772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 182°.
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 17:11 in Iquique, it's 17:11 in Santiago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,400 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Diego Aracena Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Iquique (IQQ) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.