SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,685 km
6,018 miles
YAC
Cat Lake
Canada
Distance
9,685 km
6,018 mi / 5,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL YAC
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Cat Lake Airport
IATA Code SCL YAC
ICAO Code SCEL CYAC
City Santiago Cat Lake
Country Chile Canada
Timezone America/Santiago America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,344 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 51.730000, -91.820000

Santiago (SCL) to Cat Lake (YAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 9,685 kilometers (6,018 miles / 5,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Canada. 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 03:17 in Santiago, it's 00:17 in Cat Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cat Lake (YAC) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 163° (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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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