Distance From Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, SCL - RDU Distance

The distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 4814 miles or 7747 kilometers or 4181 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 Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago and Raleigh/Durham takes around 11 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 11 hours 4 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 - RDU

Kilometers		7747 km
Statute Miles		4814 miles
Nautical Miles		4181 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 4 minutes

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - SCL to RDU Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santiago, Chile and Raleigh/Durham, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Santiago, Chile and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCL - RDU

Time difference between Santiago (Chile) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 2 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 2 Hours behind Santiago.

Location	Local Time
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-16, 17:01:16 -03
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-12-16, 15:01:16 EST

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

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States