MZL
Manizales
Colombia
4,300 km
2,672 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
4,300 km
2,672 mi / 2,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
174°
south

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MZL SCL
Airport Name La Nubia Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MZL SCL
ICAO Code SKMZ SCEL
City Manizales Santiago
Country Colombia Chile
Timezone America/Bogota America/Santiago
Elevation 6,871 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 5.030000, -75.460000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Manizales (MZL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales, Colombia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 4,300 kilometers (2,672 miles / 2,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Colombia with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Manizales, it's 09:57 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,316 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than La Nubia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Manizales (MZL) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the La Nubia Airport (MZL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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