ACV
Arcata/Eureka
United States
9,908 km
6,157 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
9,908 km
6,157 mi / 5,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACV SCL
Airport Name California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code ACV SCL
ICAO Code KACV SCEL
City Arcata/Eureka Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Santiago
Elevation 222 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, -124.110000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Arcata/Eureka (ACV) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) in Arcata/Eureka, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,908 kilometers (6,157 miles / 5,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 United States with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:00 in Arcata/Eureka, it's 02:00 in Santiago. 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 1,333 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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