Airport Comparison
| SCL | VLR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Vallenar Airport |
| IATA Code | SCL | VLR |
| ICAO Code | SCEL | SCLL |
| City | Santiago | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 1,725 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.390000, -70.790000 | -28.600000, -70.760000 |
Santiago (SCL) to Vallenar (VLR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Vallenar Airport (VLR) in Vallenar, Chile is 533 kilometers (331 miles / 288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 0°.
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 a domestic route within Chile. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Santiago, it's 03:08 in Vallenar.
The return flight from Vallenar (VLR) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 180° (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 Vallenar Airport (VLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.