SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,590 km
5,959 miles
WYS
West Yellowstone
United States
Distance
9,590 km
5,959 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Santiago
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL WYS
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Yellowstone Airport
IATA Code SCL WYS
ICAO Code SCEL KWYS
City Santiago West Yellowstone
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Denver
Elevation 1,555 ft 6,649 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 44.690000, -111.120000

Santiago (SCL) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 9,590 kilometers (5,959 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 10:22 in Santiago, it's 06:22 in West Yellowstone. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,094 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 147° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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