MIA to SCL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 6,658 km (4,137 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 50m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (SCL to MIA).
How far is it from Miami to Santiago?
The great-circle distance between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 6,658 km (4,137 mi, 3,595 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 MIA to SCL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SCL is roughly south of MIA.
How is the MIA to SCL route written in code?
The pair is written MIA-SCL in IATA codes and KMIA-SCEL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCL (SCEL).
| MIA | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Miami International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMIA | SCEL |
| Country | United States | Chile |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Rank by connections | #16 | #218 |
KMIA starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; SCEL starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SCL sits 1,547 ft (472 m) higher than MIA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MIA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Miami from Santiago?
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are 6,658 km (4,137 mi, 3,595 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MIA to SCL?
A typical nonstop flight between MIA and SCL takes about 8h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SCL from MIA?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) lies roughly south of Miami International Airport (MIA).
Which airlines fly MIA to SCL?
3 airlines appear on the MIA-SCL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, LAN Airlines, US Airways.
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