RID
Richmond
United States
8,261 km
5,133 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,261 km
5,133 mi / 4,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RID SCL
Airport Name Richmond Municipal Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code RID SCL
ICAO Code KRID SCEL
City Richmond Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 1,140 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 39.760000, -84.840000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Richmond (RID) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,261 kilometers (5,133 miles / 4,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 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 17:18 in Richmond, it's 19:18 in Santiago.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Richmond (RID) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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