Distance From General Ulpiano Paez Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, SNC - SCL Distance

The distance from General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 2254 miles or 3627 kilometers or 1958 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 Salinas ( Ecuador ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salinas and Santiago takes around 5 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Ulpiano Paez Airport, Salinas, Ecuador to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 5 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 • SNC - SCL

Kilometers		3627 km
Statute Miles		2254 miles
Nautical Miles		1958 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 10 minutes

General Ulpiano Paez Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - SNC to SCL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Salinas, Ecuador and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SNC - SCL

Time difference between Salinas (Ecuador) and Santiago (Chile) is 2 Hours.
Santiago time is 2 Hours ahead of Salinas.

Location	Local Time
Salinas (Ecuador)	2026-09-13, 08:28:16 -05
Santiago (Chile)	2026-09-13, 10:28:16 -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

General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC / SESA) Salinas, Ecuador

Destination

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