Distance From Gakaba Airstrip to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

The distance from Gakaba Airstrip () to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 2825 miles or 4546 kilometers or 2453 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 Gakaba ( Suriname ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gakaba and Santiago takes around 6 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gakaba Airstrip, Gakaba, Suriname to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 6 hours 29 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		4546 km
Statute Miles		2825 miles
Nautical Miles		2453 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 29 minutes

Gakaba Airstrip to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - to SCL Flight Path

Location of Gakaba Airstrip & Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gakaba, Suriname and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SCL

Time difference between Gakaba (Suriname) and Santiago (Chile) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Gakaba (Suriname)	2026-03-18, 01:52:15 -03
Santiago (Chile)	2026-03-18, 01:52:15 -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

Gakaba Airstrip ( / SMGA) Gakaba, Suriname

Destination

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