Distance From Foster Field to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

The distance from Foster Field () to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 5384 miles or 8664 kilometers or 4675 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 Apple River ( United States ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apple River and Santiago takes around 12 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Foster Field, Apple River, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 12 hours 22 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

Kilometers		8664 km
Statute Miles		5384 miles
Nautical Miles		4675 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 22 minutes

Foster Field to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - to SCL Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Apple River, United States and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SCL

Time difference between Apple River (United States) and Santiago (Chile) is 1 Hours.
Santiago time is 1 Hours ahead of Apple River.

Location	Local Time
Apple River (United States)	2026-06-17, 09:28:46 CDT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-06-17, 10:28:46 -04

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

Foster Field ( / IL28) Apple River, United States

Destination

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