NBG
New Orleans
United States
7,315 km
4,546 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
7,315 km
4,546 mi / 3,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBG SCL
Airport Name New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code NBG SCL
ICAO Code KNBG SCEL
City New Orleans Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Chicago America/Santiago
Elevation 2 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 29.830000, -90.030000 -33.390000, -70.790000

New Orleans (NBG) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport (NBG) in New Orleans, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 7,315 kilometers (4,546 miles / 3,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 04:56 in New Orleans, it's 07:56 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,553 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to New Orleans (NBG) follows a heading of 342° (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 New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport (NBG) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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