BMI
Bloomington/Normal
United States
8,422 km
5,233 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,422 km
5,233 mi / 4,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BMI SCL
Airport Name Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BMI SCL
ICAO Code KBMI SCEL
City Bloomington/Normal Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Chicago America/Santiago
Elevation 871 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 40.480000, -88.920000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) in Bloomington/Normal, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,422 kilometers (5,233 miles / 4,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 19:23 in Bloomington/Normal, it's 22:23 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI) 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 Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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