ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
5,585 km
3,471 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
5,585 km
3,471 mi / 3,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ILS SCL
Airport Name Ilopango International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code ILS SCL
ICAO Code MSSS SCEL
City San Salvador Santiago
Country El Salvador Chile
Timezone America/El_Salvador America/Santiago
Elevation 2,021 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 13.700000, -89.120000 -33.390000, -70.790000

San Salvador (ILS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 5,585 kilometers (3,471 miles / 3,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 El Salvador 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 06:21 in San Salvador, it's 09:21 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to San Salvador (ILS) 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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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