The flight distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States 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 04:29 in Santa Barbara, it's 09:29 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,542 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Santa Barbara (SBA) follows a heading of 321° (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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.