Houston (IAH) to Santiago (SCL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,664
miles
7,505
kilometers
4,053
nautical miles

🕐 9h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 S (158°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,664 7,462
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,664 7,462
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,664 6,996
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,664 6,996
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,664 9,328
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,664 6,996
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Houston and Santiago follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to SCL route connects Houston, United States with Santiago, Chile. This long-haul flight covers 4,664 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Chile. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 158° from Houston. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About SCL

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) serves Santiago, Chile.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is 4,664 miles (7,505 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to SCL typically take around 9h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,664 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.