Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, JFK - SCL Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 5119 miles or 8238 kilometers or 4445 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 New York ( United States ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Santiago takes around 11 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 11 hours 46 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 • JFK - SCL

Kilometers		8238 km
Statute Miles		5119 miles
Nautical Miles		4445 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 46 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to SCL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - SCL

Time difference between New York (United States) and Santiago (Chile) is 2 Hours.
Santiago time is 2 Hours ahead of New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:51:33 EST
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-16, 13:51:33 -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

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States

Destination

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