The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 1,074 kilometers (667 miles / 580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 22:16 in Santiago, it's 22:16 in Chaiten.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,542 feet between the two airports. Chaiten Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.