MCF
Tampa
United States
6,921 km
4,301 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
6,921 km
4,301 mi / 3,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

MCF SCL
Airport Name Macdill Afb Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MCF SCL
ICAO Code KMCF SCEL
City Tampa Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 14 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 27.850000, -82.520000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Tampa (MCF) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) in Tampa, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 6,921 kilometers (4,301 miles / 3,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 10:53 in Tampa, it's 12:53 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,541 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Macdill Afb Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Tampa (MCF) follows a heading of 348° (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 Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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