GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
6,916 km
4,297 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
6,916 km
4,297 mi / 3,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
150°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL SCL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code GDL SCL
ICAO Code MMGL SCEL
City Guadalajara Santiago
Country Mexico Chile
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Santiago
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 6,916 kilometers (4,297 miles / 3,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Mexico 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 07:08 in Guadalajara, it's 09:08 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,461 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 325° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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