BFF
Scottsbluff
United States
9,014 km
5,601 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
9,014 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BFF SCL
Airport Name Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BFF SCL
ICAO Code KBFF SCEL
City Scottsbluff Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Denver America/Santiago
Elevation 3,967 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 41.870000, -103.600000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Scottsbluff (BFF) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) in Scottsbluff, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,014 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 07:23 in Scottsbluff, it's 11:23 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,412 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Scottsbluff (BFF) follows a heading of 336° (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 Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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