SCL
Santiago
Chile
4,881 km
3,033 miles
VUP
Valledupar
Colombia
Distance
4,881 km
3,033 mi / 2,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

SCL VUP
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport
IATA Code SCL VUP
ICAO Code SCEL SKVP
City Santiago Valledupar
Country Chile Colombia
Timezone America/Santiago America/Bogota
Elevation 1,555 ft 483 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 10.440000, -73.250000

Santiago (SCL) to Valledupar (VUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport (VUP) in Valledupar, Colombia is 4,881 kilometers (3,033 miles / 2,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 13:36 in Santiago, it's 11:36 in Valledupar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,072 feet between the two airports. Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Valledupar (VUP) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 177° (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 Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport (VUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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