MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,596 km
4,099 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
6,596 km
4,099 mi / 3,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
153°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

MEX SCL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MEX SCL
ICAO Code MMMX SCEL
City Mexico City Santiago
Country Mexico Chile
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Santiago
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 6,596 kilometers (4,099 miles / 3,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Mexico 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 11:24 in Mexico City, it's 13:24 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,761 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 329° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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