SCL
Santiago
Chile
3,627 km
2,254 miles
SNC
Salinas
Ecuador
Distance
3,627 km
2,254 mi / 1,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL SNC
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport General Ulpiano Paez Airport
IATA Code SCL SNC
ICAO Code SCEL SESA
City Santiago Salinas
Country Chile Ecuador
Timezone America/Santiago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,555 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -2.200000, -80.990000

Santiago (SCL) to Salinas (SNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador is 3,627 kilometers (2,254 miles / 1,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 an international route connecting Chile with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Santiago, it's 08:26 in Salinas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,537 feet between the two airports. General Ulpiano Paez Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Salinas (SNC) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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