Airport Comparison
| PIL | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PIL | SCL |
| ICAO Code | SGPI | SCEL |
| City | Pilar | Santiago |
| Country | Paraguay | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Asuncion | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 249 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.880000, -58.320000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Pilar (PIL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) in Pilar, Paraguay to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 1,399 kilometers (869 miles / 755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.
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 Paraguay with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:59 in Pilar, it's 19:59 in Santiago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,306 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Pilar (PIL) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.