BJC
Denver
United States
8,882 km
5,519 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,882 km
5,519 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BJC SCL
Airport Name Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BJC SCL
ICAO Code KBJC SCEL
City Denver Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Denver America/Santiago
Elevation 5,673 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 39.910000, -105.120000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Denver (BJC) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Denver, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,882 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 12:28 in Denver, it's 16:28 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 4,118 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Denver (BJC) follows a heading of 334° (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 Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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