Distance From South Albany Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

The distance from South Albany Airport () to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 5252 miles or 8451 kilometers or 4561 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 South Bethlehem ( United States ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between South Bethlehem and Santiago takes around 12 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from South Albany Airport, South Bethlehem, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 12 hours 4 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		8451 km
Statute Miles		5252 miles
Nautical Miles		4561 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 4 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between South Bethlehem, United States and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SCL

Time difference between South Bethlehem (United States) and Santiago (Chile) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
South Bethlehem (United States)	2026-05-04, 18:58:45 EDT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-05-04, 18:58:45 -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

South Albany Airport ( / 4B0) South Bethlehem, United States

Destination

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