The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 3,871 kilometers (2,405 miles / 2,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 11:58 in Santiago, it's 09:58 in Tulcan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,094 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.