RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
5,705 km
3,545 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
5,705 km
3,545 mi / 3,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RUY SCL
Airport Name Copan Ruinas Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code RUY SCL
ICAO Code MHRU SCEL
City Ruinas de Copan Santiago
Country Honduras Chile
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Santiago
Elevation 1,990 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 14.840000, -89.140000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 5,705 kilometers (3,545 miles / 3,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Honduras 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 08:39 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 11:39 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) follows a heading of 337° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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