SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,407 km
5,845 miles
SNS
Salinas
United States
Distance
9,407 km
5,845 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL SNS
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Salinas Municipal Airport
IATA Code SCL SNS
ICAO Code SCEL KSNS
City Santiago Salinas
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,555 ft 84 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 36.700000, -121.600000

Santiago (SCL) to Salinas (SNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) in Salinas, United States is 9,407 kilometers (5,845 miles / 5,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 03:22 in Santiago, it's 22:22 in Salinas. 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 1,471 feet between the two airports. Salinas Municipal Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Salinas (SNS) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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