The flight distance from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in Rapid City, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,211 kilometers (5,723 miles / 4,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 23:37 in Rapid City, it's 01:37 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,649 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Rapid City Regional Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Rapid City (RAP) follows a heading of 337° (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 Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.