Airport Comparison
| MDQ | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Astor Piazzola International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDQ | SCL |
| ICAO Code | SAZM | SCEL |
| City | Mar del Plata | Santiago |
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 72 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.930000, -57.570000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 1,295 kilometers (805 miles / 699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Argentina with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Mar del Plata, it's 12:30 in Santiago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,483 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Astor Piazzola International Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.