Airport Comparison
| QAK | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | QAK | SCL |
| ICAO Code | SBBQ | SCEL |
| City | Barbacena | Santiago |
| Country | Brazil | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 3,657 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -21.270000, -43.760000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Barbacena (QAK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 2,978 kilometers (1,851 miles / 1,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.
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 07:04 in Barbacena, it's 07:04 in Santiago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,102 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Barbacena (QAK) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.