CHS
Charleston
United States
7,434 km
4,620 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
7,434 km
4,620 mi / 4,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

CHS SCL
Airport Name Charleston Afb/International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CHS SCL
ICAO Code KCHS SCEL
City Charleston Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 46 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -80.040000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Charleston (CHS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) in Charleston, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 7,434 kilometers (4,620 miles / 4,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 00:13 in Charleston, it's 02:13 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,509 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Charleston Afb/International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Charleston (CHS) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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