SCL
Santiago
Chile
5,113 km
3,177 miles
TNO
Santa Cruz
Costa Rica
Distance
5,113 km
3,177 mi / 2,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL TNO
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code SCL TNO
ICAO Code SCEL MRTM
City Santiago Santa Cruz
Country Chile Costa Rica
Timezone America/Santiago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,555 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 10.310000, -85.820000

Santiago (SCL) to Santa Cruz (TNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica is 5,113 kilometers (3,177 miles / 2,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 12:18 in Santiago, it's 09:18 in Santa Cruz. 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 1,514 feet between the two airports. Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (TNO) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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