SCL
Santiago
Chile
2,155 km
1,339 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
2,155 km
1,339 mi / 1,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Santiago
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

SCL SMB
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code SCL SMB
ICAO Code SCEL SCSB
City Santiago Cerro Sombrero
Country Chile Chile
Timezone America/Santiago America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 1,555 ft 104 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Santiago (SCL) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 2,155 kilometers (1,339 miles / 1,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 a domestic route within Chile. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Santiago, it's 08:30 in Cerro Sombrero.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,451 feet between the two airports. Franco Bianco Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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