PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
4,895 km
3,042 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
4,895 km
3,042 mi / 2,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PMZ SCL
Airport Name Palmar Sur Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code PMZ SCL
ICAO Code MRPM SCEL
City Palmar Sur Santiago
Country Costa Rica Chile
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Santiago
Elevation 49 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 8.950000, -83.470000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 4,895 kilometers (3,042 miles / 2,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Costa Rica 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 18:22 in Palmar Sur, it's 21:22 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 1,506 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Palmar Sur Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) 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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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