SCL
Santiago
Chile
4,736 km
2,943 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
4,736 km
2,943 mi / 2,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL SYP
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code SCL SYP
ICAO Code SCEL MPSA
City Santiago Santiago
Country Chile Panama
Timezone America/Santiago America/Panama
Elevation 1,555 ft 272 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 8.090000, -80.950000

Santiago (SCL) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 4,736 kilometers (2,943 miles / 2,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Panama. 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 08:49 in Santiago, it's 06:49 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,283 feet between the two airports. Ruben Cantu Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SYP) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 167° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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