GLS
Galveston
United States
7,414 km
4,607 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
7,414 km
4,607 mi / 4,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GLS SCL
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code GLS SCL
ICAO Code KGLS SCEL
City Galveston Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Chicago America/Santiago
Elevation 6 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Galveston (GLS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 7,414 kilometers (4,607 miles / 4,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 14:34 in Galveston, it's 17:34 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,549 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Scholes International At Galveston Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 337° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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