SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,576 km
5,950 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
9,576 km
5,950 mi / 5,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
323°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

SCL SMF
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code SCL SMF
ICAO Code SCEL KSMF
City Santiago Sacramento
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,555 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 38.700000, -121.590000

Santiago (SCL) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 9,576 kilometers (5,950 miles / 5,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Chile with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:17 in Santiago, it's 03:17 in Sacramento. 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 1,528 feet between the two airports. Sacramento International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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