BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
8,157 km
5,069 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,157 km
5,069 mi / 4,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
150°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

BIF SCL
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BIF SCL
ICAO Code KBIF SCEL
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Denver America/Santiago
Elevation 3,947 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,157 kilometers (5,069 miles / 4,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:29 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 16:29 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,392 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 329° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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