Istanbul (IST) to Santiago (SCL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,142
miles
13,103
kilometers
7,075
nautical miles

🕐 16h 1m
Flight Time
🧭 W (249°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,142 13,027
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,142 13,027
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,142 12,213
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,142 12,213
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,142 16,284
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,142 12,213
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 Istanbul 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 IST to SCL route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Santiago, Chile. This long-haul flight covers 8,142 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Chile. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 249° from Istanbul. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 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 Istanbul Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is 8,142 miles (13,103 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to SCL typically take around 16h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,142 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.