ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
3,932 km
2,443 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
3,932 km
2,443 mi / 2,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ESM SCL
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code ESM SCL
ICAO Code SETN SCEL
City Tachina Santiago
Country Ecuador Chile
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Santiago
Elevation 32 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Tachina (ESM) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 3,932 kilometers (2,443 miles / 2,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:51 in Tachina, it's 14:51 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,523 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than General Rivadeneira Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 345° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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