IOW
Iowa City
United States
8,609 km
5,349 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,609 km
5,349 mi / 4,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IOW SCL
Airport Name Iowa City Municipal Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code IOW SCL
ICAO Code KIOW SCEL
City Iowa City Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Chicago America/Santiago
Elevation 684 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 41.640000, -91.550000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Iowa City (IOW) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,609 kilometers (5,349 miles / 4,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 22:24 in Iowa City, it's 01:24 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 Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 344° (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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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