SCL
Santiago
Chile
4,002 km
2,487 miles
TCO
Tumaco
Colombia
Distance
4,002 km
2,487 mi / 2,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL TCO
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport La Florida Airport
IATA Code SCL TCO
ICAO Code SCEL SKCO
City Santiago Tumaco
Country Chile Colombia
Timezone America/Santiago America/Bogota
Elevation 1,555 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 1.810000, -78.750000

Santiago (SCL) to Tumaco (TCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to La Florida Airport (TCO) in Tumaco, Colombia is 4,002 kilometers (2,487 miles / 2,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Santiago, it's 06:01 in Tumaco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,547 feet between the two airports. La Florida Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tumaco (TCO) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 169° (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 La Florida Airport (TCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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