Airport Comparison
| PUQ | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PUQ | SCL |
| ICAO Code | SCCI | SCEL |
| City | Punta Arenas | Santiago |
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Punta_Arenas | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 139 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -53.000000, -70.850000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 2,181 kilometers (1,355 miles / 1,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 0°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within Chile. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 01:38 in Punta Arenas, it's 01:38 in Santiago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,416 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) follows a heading of 180° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.