CYS
Cheyenne
United States
8,991 km
5,587 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,991 km
5,587 mi / 4,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CYS SCL
Airport Name Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CYS SCL
ICAO Code KCYS SCEL
City Cheyenne Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Denver America/Santiago
Elevation 6,160 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 41.160000, -104.810000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Cheyenne (CYS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,991 kilometers (5,587 miles / 4,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 15:22 in Cheyenne, it's 19:22 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 4,605 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Cheyenne (CYS) follows a heading of 335° (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 Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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