RON
Paipa
Colombia
4,360 km
2,709 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
4,360 km
2,709 mi / 2,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

RON SCL
Airport Name Juan Jose Rondon Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code RON SCL
ICAO Code SKPA SCEL
City Paipa Santiago
Country Colombia Chile
Timezone America/Bogota America/Santiago
Elevation 8,205 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 5.760000, -73.110000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Paipa (RON) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 4,360 kilometers (2,709 miles / 2,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Colombia with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:17 in Paipa, it's 19:17 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,650 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Juan Jose Rondon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Paipa (RON) follows a heading of 356° (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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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