Distance From Holtsmans Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

The distance from Holtsmans Airport () to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 5945 miles or 9567 kilometers or 5163 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 Rio Linda ( United States ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio Linda and Santiago takes around 13 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Holtsmans Airport, Rio Linda, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 13 hours 40 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		9567 km
Statute Miles		5945 miles
Nautical Miles		5163 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 40 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rio Linda, United States and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SCL

Time difference between Rio Linda (United States) and Santiago (Chile) is 3 Hours.
Santiago time is 3 Hours ahead of Rio Linda.

Location	Local Time
Rio Linda (United States)	2026-08-02, 20:03:12 PDT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-08-02, 23:03:12 -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

Holtsmans Airport ( / CA16) Rio Linda, United States

Destination

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