SCL
Santiago
Chile
8,956 km
5,565 miles
TFN
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
8,956 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Santiago
Heading
46°
northeast

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SCL TFN
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tenerife Norte Airport
IATA Code SCL TFN
ICAO Code SCEL GCXO
City Santiago Tenerife Island
Country Chile Spain
Timezone America/Santiago Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 1,555 ft 2,076 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 28.480000, -16.340000

Santiago (SCL) to Tenerife Island (TFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 8,956 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:58 in Santiago, it's 19:58 in Tenerife Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFN) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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