SCL
Santiago
Chile
13,050 km
8,109 miles
SLQ
Sleetmute
United States
Distance
13,050 km
8,109 mi / 7,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Santiago
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL SLQ
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Sleetmute Airport
IATA Code SCL SLQ
ICAO Code SCEL PASL
City Santiago Sleetmute
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,555 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 61.700000, -157.170000

Santiago (SCL) to Sleetmute (SLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) in Sleetmute, United States is 13,050 kilometers (8,109 miles / 7,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Chile with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Santiago, it's 04:36 in Sleetmute. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,363 feet between the two airports. Sleetmute Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Sleetmute (SLQ) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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