SCL
Santiago
Chile
726 km
451 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
726 km
451 mi / 392 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Santiago
Heading
196°
south southwest

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SCL ZAL
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code SCL ZAL
ICAO Code SCEL SCVD
City Santiago Valdivia
Country Chile Chile
Timezone America/Santiago America/Santiago
Elevation 1,555 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Santiago (SCL) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 726 kilometers (451 miles / 392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 14:56 in Santiago, it's 14:56 in Valdivia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Pichoy Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Valdivia (ZAL) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 17° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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