SCL
Santiago
Chile
1,491 km
926 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
1,491 km
926 mi / 805 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Santiago
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SCL UYU
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code SCL UYU
ICAO Code SCEL SLUY
City Santiago Quijarro
Country Chile Bolivia
Timezone America/Santiago America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,555 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Santiago (SCL) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 1,491 kilometers (926 miles / 805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Santiago, it's 16:53 in Quijarro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,581 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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