PFC
Pacific City
United States
10,249 km
6,368 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
10,249 km
6,368 mi / 5,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PFC SCL
Airport Name Pacific City State Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code PFC SCL
ICAO Code KPFC SCEL
City Pacific City Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Santiago
Elevation 10 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 45.200000, -123.960000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Pacific City (PFC) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pacific City State Airport (PFC) in Pacific City, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,249 kilometers (6,368 miles / 5,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 17:03 in Pacific City, it's 22:03 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,545 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Pacific City State Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Pacific City (PFC) follows a heading of 326° (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 Pacific City State Airport (PFC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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