Distance From Galway Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, GWY - SCL Distance

The distance from Galway Airport (GWY) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 7039 miles or 11328 kilometers or 6113 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 Galway ( Ireland ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galway and Santiago takes around 16 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Galway Airport, Galway, Ireland to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 16 hours 10 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 • GWY - SCL

Kilometers		11328 km
Statute Miles		7039 miles
Nautical Miles		6113 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 10 minutes

Galway Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - GWY to SCL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Galway, Ireland and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GWY - SCL

Time difference between Galway (Ireland) and Santiago (Chile) is 3 Hours.
Santiago time is 3 Hours behind Galway.

Location	Local Time
Galway (Ireland)	2026-10-28, 20:49:50 GMT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-10-28, 17:49:50 -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

Galway Airport (GWY / EICM) Galway, Ireland

Destination

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