SCL
Santiago
Chile
10,073 km
6,259 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
10,073 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Santiago
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL YXH
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code SCL YXH
ICAO Code SCEL CYXH
City Santiago Medicine Hat
Country Chile Canada
Timezone America/Santiago America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,555 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 50.020000, -110.720000

Santiago (SCL) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 10,073 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 23:00 in Santiago, it's 19:00 in Medicine Hat. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 148° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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