SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,181 km
5,705 miles
VBG
Lompoc
United States
Distance
9,181 km
5,705 mi / 4,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
321°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

SCL VBG
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code SCL VBG
ICAO Code SCEL KVBG
City Santiago Lompoc
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,555 ft 368 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 34.740000, -120.580000

Santiago (SCL) to Lompoc (VBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) in Lompoc, United States is 9,181 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,957 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 16:43 in Santiago, it's 13:43 in Lompoc. 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 1,187 feet between the two airports. Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Lompoc (VBG) 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 Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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