SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,141 km
5,680 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
9,141 km
5,680 mi / 4,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
321°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

SCL SQA
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code SCL SQA
ICAO Code SCEL KIZA
City Santiago Santa Ynez
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,555 ft 674 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 34.600000, -120.100000

Santiago (SCL) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 9,141 kilometers (5,680 miles / 4,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 08:04 in Santiago, it's 05:04 in Santa Ynez. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Ynez (SQA) 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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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