JLA
Cooper Landing
United States
12,629 km
7,847 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,629 km
7,847 mi / 6,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JLA SCL
Airport Name Quartz Creek Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code JLA SCL
ICAO Code KJLA SCEL
City Cooper Landing Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Santiago
Elevation 466 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 60.480000, -149.720000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Cooper Landing (JLA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) in Cooper Landing, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,629 kilometers (7,847 miles / 6,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 03:33 in Cooper Landing, it's 09:33 in Santiago. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Quartz Creek Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Cooper Landing (JLA) 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 Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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