Distance From San Cristóbal Heliport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

The distance from San Cristóbal Heliport () to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 5238 miles or 8430 kilometers or 4549 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 Zapallar ( Chile ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zapallar and Buffalo takes around 12 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Cristóbal Heliport, Zapallar, Chile to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 12 hours 2 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 • - BUF

Kilometers		8430 km
Statute Miles		5238 miles
Nautical Miles		4549 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 2 minutes

San Cristóbal Heliport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - to BUF Flight Path

Location of San Cristóbal Heliport & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zapallar to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zapallar, Chile and Buffalo, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Zapallar, Chile and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BUF

Time difference between Zapallar (Chile) and Buffalo (United States) is 2 Hours.
Buffalo time is 2 Hours behind Zapallar.

Location	Local Time
Zapallar (Chile)	2025-12-13, 15:49:32 -03
Buffalo (United States)	2025-12-13, 13:49:32 EST

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

San Cristóbal Heliport ( / SHCI) Zapallar, Chile

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States