SCL
Santiago
Chile
4,812 km
2,990 miles
TUV
Tucupita
Venezuela
Distance
4,812 km
2,990 mi / 2,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Santiago
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SCL TUV
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tucupita Airport
IATA Code SCL TUV
ICAO Code SCEL SVTC
City Santiago Tucupita
Country Chile Venezuela
Timezone America/Santiago America/Caracas
Elevation 1,555 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 9.090000, -62.090000

Santiago (SCL) to Tucupita (TUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tucupita Airport (TUV) in Tucupita, Venezuela is 4,812 kilometers (2,990 miles / 2,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Venezuela. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Santiago, it's 01:57 in Tucupita.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,539 feet between the two airports. Tucupita Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tucupita (TUV) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 191° (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 Tucupita Airport (TUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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