Distance From Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, GRI - SCL Distance

The distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 5429 miles or 8736 kilometers or 4714 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Grand Island ( United States ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Island and Santiago takes around 12 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport, Grand Island, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 12 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GRI - SCL

Kilometers		8736 km
Statute Miles		5429 miles
Nautical Miles		4714 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 28 minutes

Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - GRI to SCL Flight Path

Location of Central Nebraska Regional Airport & Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grand Island to Santiago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Grand Island, United States and Santiago, Chile. .

Nonstop flight route between Grand Island, United States and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRI - SCL

Time difference between Grand Island (United States) and Santiago (Chile) is 4 Hours.
Santiago time is 4 Hours ahead of Grand Island.

Location	Local Time
Grand Island (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:17:28 MST
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-15, 02:17:28 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI / KGRI) Grand Island, United States

Destination

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL / SCEL) Santiago, Chile