Distance From Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, SCL - OAK Distance

The distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 5922 miles or 9530 kilometers or 5142 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 Santiago ( Chile ) to Oakland ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago and Oakland takes around 13 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland, United States is 13 hours 36 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 • SCL - OAK

Kilometers		9530 km
Statute Miles		5922 miles
Nautical Miles		5142 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 36 minutes

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport Flight Route Map - SCL to OAK Flight Path

Location of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport & Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santiago to Oakland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santiago, Chile and Oakland, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCL - OAK

Time difference between Santiago (Chile) and Oakland (United States) is 5 Hours.
Oakland time is 5 Hours behind Santiago.

Location	Local Time
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-14, 14:02:51 -03
Oakland (United States)	2025-12-14, 09:02:51 PST

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

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

Destination

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK / KOAK) Oakland, United States