SCL
Santiago
Chile
6,397 km
3,975 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
6,397 km
3,975 mi / 3,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL UPB
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code SCL UPB
ICAO Code SCEL MUPB
City Santiago Havana
Country Chile Cuba
Timezone America/Santiago America/Havana
Elevation 1,555 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 23.030000, -82.580000

Santiago (SCL) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 6,397 kilometers (3,975 miles / 3,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Cuba. 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 08:48 in Santiago, it's 06:48 in Havana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,453 feet between the two airports. Playa Baracoa Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Havana (UPB) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 168° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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