Distance From Richards Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

The distance from Richards Airport () to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 5218 miles or 8397 kilometers or 4531 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 Elyria ( United States ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elyria and Santiago takes around 11 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richards Airport, Elyria, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 11 hours 59 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		8397 km
Statute Miles		5218 miles
Nautical Miles		4531 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 59 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SCL

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

Location	Local Time
Elyria (United States)	2026-10-31, 22:58:31 EDT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-10-31, 23:58:31 -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

Richards Airport ( / ) Elyria, United States

Destination

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