SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,680 km
6,015 miles
WLW
Willows
United States
Distance
9,680 km
6,015 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL WLW
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Willows/Glenn County Airport
IATA Code SCL WLW
ICAO Code SCEL KWLW
City Santiago Willows
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,555 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 39.520000, -122.220000

Santiago (SCL) to Willows (WLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Willows/Glenn County Airport (WLW) in Willows, United States is 9,680 kilometers (6,015 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Chile with United States. 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 07:16 in Santiago, it's 02:16 in Willows. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,414 feet between the two airports. Willows/Glenn County Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Willows (WLW) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Willows/Glenn County Airport (WLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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