Airport Comparison
| JDA | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | JDA | SCL |
| ICAO Code | KGCD | SCEL |
| City | John Day | Santiago |
| Country | United States | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 3,703 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.400000, -118.970000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
John Day (JDA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) in John Day, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,926 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.
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 07:27 in John Day, it's 12:27 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 2,148 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to John Day (JDA) 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 Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.