Distance From Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, SME - SCL Distance

The distance from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 4949 miles or 7964 kilometers or 4297 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 Somerset ( United States ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Somerset and Santiago takes around 11 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, Somerset, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 11 hours 22 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 • SME - SCL

Kilometers		7964 km
Statute Miles		4949 miles
Nautical Miles		4297 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 22 minutes

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - SME to SCL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Somerset, United States and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SME - SCL

Time difference between Somerset (United States) and Santiago (Chile) is 1 Hours.
Santiago time is 1 Hours ahead of Somerset.

Location	Local Time
Somerset (United States)	2026-09-22, 18:33:20 EDT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-09-22, 19:33:20 -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

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME / KSME) Somerset, United States

Destination

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