RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
5,452 km
3,388 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
5,452 km
3,388 mi / 2,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Managua
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RFS SCL
Airport Name Rosita Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code RFS SCL
ICAO Code MNRT SCEL
City La Rosita Santiago
Country Nicaragua Chile
Timezone America/Managua America/Santiago
Elevation 193 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 13.890000, -84.410000 -33.390000, -70.790000

La Rosita (RFS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 5,452 kilometers (3,388 miles / 2,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nicaragua with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:49 in La Rosita, it's 08:49 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,362 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Rosita Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to La Rosita (RFS) follows a heading of 342° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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