COS
Colorado Springs
United States
8,757 km
5,441 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,757 km
5,441 mi / 4,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

COS SCL
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code COS SCL
ICAO Code KCOS SCEL
City Colorado Springs Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Denver America/Santiago
Elevation 6,187 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,757 kilometers (5,441 miles / 4,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 04:26 in Colorado Springs, it's 08:26 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 4,632 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Colorado Springs (COS) 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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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