Distance From Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

The distance from Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field () to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 5260 miles or 8464 kilometers or 4568 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 Albuquerque ( United States ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Albuquerque and Santiago takes around 12 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field, Albuquerque, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 12 hours 5 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		8464 km
Statute Miles		5260 miles
Nautical Miles		4568 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 5 minutes

Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - to SCL Flight Path

Location of Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field & Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Albuquerque, United States and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SCL

Time difference between Albuquerque (United States) and Santiago (Chile) is 4 Hours.
Santiago time is 4 Hours ahead of Albuquerque.

Location	Local Time
Albuquerque (United States)	2025-12-14, 16:15:51 MST
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-14, 20:15:51 -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

Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field ( / ) Albuquerque, United States

Destination

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