GRU to SCL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 2,615 km (1,625 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SCL to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Santiago?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 2,615 km (1,625 mi, 1,412 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GRU to SCL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SCL is roughly southwest of GRU.
How is the GRU to SCL route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-SCL in IATA codes and SBGR-SCEL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCL (SCEL).
| GRU | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | SCEL |
| Country | Brazil | Chile |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #218 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SCL sits 906 ft (276 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to SCL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2 | Sky Airline | SKU | Aerosky | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is São Paulo from Santiago?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are 2,615 km (1,625 mi, 1,412 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to SCL?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and SCL takes about 3h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SCL from GRU?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) lies roughly southwest of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to SCL?
3 airlines appear on the GRU-SCL route in the open dataset, including Sky Airline, TAM Brazilian Airlines, LAN Airlines.
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