POA
Porto Alegre
Brazil
1,891 km
1,175 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
1,891 km
1,175 mi / 1,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

POA SCL
Airport Name Salgado Filho Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code POA SCL
ICAO Code SBPA SCEL
City Porto Alegre Santiago
Country Brazil Chile
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Santiago
Elevation 11 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -29.990000, -51.170000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Porto Alegre (POA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salgado Filho Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 1,891 kilometers (1,175 miles / 1,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:38 in Porto Alegre, it's 16:38 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,544 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Salgado Filho Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Porto Alegre (POA) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Salgado Filho Airport (POA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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