The flight distance from Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,335 kilometers (6,422 miles / 5,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 10:40 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, it's 15:40 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,254 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) follows a heading of 328° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.