SCL
Santiago
Chile
1,045 km
649 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
1,045 km
649 mi / 564 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Santiago
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

SCL WCA
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code SCL WCA
ICAO Code SCEL SCST
City Santiago Castro
Country Chile Chile
Timezone America/Santiago America/Santiago
Elevation 1,555 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Santiago (SCL) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 1,045 kilometers (649 miles / 564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Chile. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Santiago, it's 09:58 in Castro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,404 feet between the two airports. Gamboa Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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