ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
3,669 km
2,280 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
3,669 km
2,280 mi / 1,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ATF SCL
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code ATF SCL
ICAO Code SEAM SCEL
City Ambato Santiago
Country Ecuador Chile
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Santiago
Elevation 8,502 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Ambato (ATF) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 3,669 kilometers (2,280 miles / 1,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Ambato, it's 09:57 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,947 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Chachoan Airport (ATF) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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