SCL
Santiago
Chile
3,540 km
2,200 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
3,540 km
2,200 mi / 1,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL XMS
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code SCL XMS
ICAO Code SCEL SEMC
City Santiago Macas
Country Chile Ecuador
Timezone America/Santiago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,555 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Santiago (SCL) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 3,540 kilometers (2,200 miles / 1,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:16 in Santiago, it's 20:16 in Macas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,897 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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