Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago (SCL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,584
miles
8,987
kilometers
4,852
nautical miles

🕐 11h 8m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (141°)
Direction
🌍 +4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,584 8,934
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,584 8,934
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,584 8,376
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,584 8,376
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,584 11,168
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,584 8,376
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?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Santiago earns you 11,168 base miles - that's 45% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to SCL route connects Los Angeles, United States with Santiago, Chile. This long-haul flight covers 5,584 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 SE bearing of 141° from Los Angeles. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 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 Los Angeles International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is 5,584 miles (8,987 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to SCL typically take around 11h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,584 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.