SCL
Santiago
Chile
8,534 km
5,303 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
8,534 km
5,303 mi / 4,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

SCL YQS
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code SCL YQS
ICAO Code SCEL CYQS
City Santiago St Thomas
Country Chile Canada
Timezone America/Santiago America/Toronto
Elevation 1,555 ft 778 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 42.770000, -81.110000

Santiago (SCL) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 8,534 kilometers (5,303 miles / 4,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Canada. 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 17:49 in Santiago, it's 15:49 in St Thomas.

The return flight from St Thomas (YQS) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 171° (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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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