SCL
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Santiago · ChileICAO SCEL
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is an airport serving Santiago, Chile, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 33° 23' 34.8" S, 70° 47' 8.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet (474 meters) above sea level. With 40 direct destinations served by 23 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Santiago (GMT-4).
Destinations
40
Airlines
23
Elevation ft
1,555/ 474m
America/Santiago
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SCL
ICAO Code
SCEL
City
Santiago
Country
Chile
Elevation
1,555 ft
Local Time
12:24 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:-33.3930°
Longitude:-70.7858°
Popular Routes from SCL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIM | Lima, Peru | 1,524 mi | 3h 33m | medium-haul | 383 kg | View |
| EZE | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 709 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 291 kg | View |
| ANF | Antofagasta, Chile | 685 mi | 1h 48m | short-haul | 281 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 4,869 mi | 10h 3m | long-haul | 1175 kg | View |
| GRU | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 1,626 mi | 3h 45m | medium-haul | 408 kg | View |
| IQQ | Iquique, Chile | 886 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 364 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 4,118 mi | 8h 38m | long-haul | 994 kg | View |
| PMC | Puerto Montt, Chile | 569 mi | 1h 35m | short-haul | 234 kg | View |
| AEP | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 714 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 293 kg | View |
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 6,011 mi | 12h 13m | long-haul | 1451 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SCL
23 active airlines serving Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Aerolineas Argentinas
ARArgentina
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air Europa
UXSpain
Air France
AFFrance
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
BQB Lineas Aereas
5QUruguay
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Pal airlines
5PChile
Qantas
QFAustralia
Sky Airline
H2Chile
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
TAM Mercosur
PZParaguay
US Airways
USUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Plumerillo Airport | MDZ | Mendoza | Argentina | 196 km |
| Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport | AFA | San Rafael | Argentina | 257 km |
| La Florida Airport | LSC | La Serena | Chile | 388 km |
| Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport | UAQ | San Juan | Argentina | 301 km |
| Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | LUQ | San Luis | Argentina | 413 km |
| Carriel Sur Airport | CCP | Concepcion | Chile | 429 km |
| Capitan V A Almonacid Airport | IRJ | La Rioja | Argentina | 585 km |
Other Airports in Chile
Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport
ANFAntofagasta
Chacalluta Airport
ARIArica
Balmaceda Airport
BBABalmaceda
El Loa Airport
CJCCalama
Mocopulli Airport
MHCCastro
Carriel Sur Airport
CCPConcepcion
Desierto de Atacama Airport
CPOCopiapo
Mataveri Airport
IPCEaster Island
Diego Aracena Airport
IQQIquique
La Florida Airport
LSCLa Serena
Cañal Bajo Carlos - Hott Siebert Airport
ZOSOsorno
El Tepual Airport
PMCPuerto Montt
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 33° 23' 34.8" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 70° 47' 8.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -33.393002
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -70.785797
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Santiago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,555 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 474 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
The IATA code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCL, and its ICAO code is SCEL. The airport is located in Santiago, Chile.
How many destinations can you fly to from SCL?
There are 40 direct destinations available from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile.
What airlines fly from SCL?
There are 23 airlines operating from SCL, including AeroMéxico, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, and more.
What timezone is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is in the America/Santiago timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet (474 meters) above sea level.
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