SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,014 km
5,601 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
9,014 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL VNY
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code SCL VNY
ICAO Code SCEL KVNY
City Santiago Van Nuys
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,555 ft 802 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 34.210000, -118.490000

Santiago (SCL) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 9,014 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 16:44 in Santiago, it's 11:44 in Van Nuys. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Van Nuys (VNY) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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