SCL
Santiago
Chile
4,963 km
3,084 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
4,963 km
3,084 mi / 2,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

SCL SMR
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code SCL SMR
ICAO Code SCEL SKSM
City Santiago Santa Marta
Country Chile Colombia
Timezone America/Santiago America/Bogota
Elevation 1,555 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 11.120000, -74.230000

Santiago (SCL) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 4,963 kilometers (3,084 miles / 2,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:34 in Santiago, it's 04:34 in Santa Marta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,533 feet between the two airports. Simon Bolivar International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Marta (SMR) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 176° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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