Distance From Light Plane Flyers Airfield to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

The distance from Light Plane Flyers Airfield () to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 4630 miles or 7451 kilometers or 4021 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 Iowa ( United States ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Iowa and Santiago takes around 10 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Light Plane Flyers Airfield, Iowa, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 10 hours 38 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		7451 km
Statute Miles		4630 miles
Nautical Miles		4021 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 38 minutes

Light Plane Flyers Airfield to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - to SCL Flight Path

Location of Light Plane Flyers Airfield & Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Iowa to Santiago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Iowa, United States and Santiago, Chile. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SCL

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

Location	Local Time
Iowa (United States)	2026-06-18, 09:43:51 CDT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-06-18, 10:43:51 -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

Light Plane Flyers Airfield ( / LS36) Iowa, United States

Destination

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