Santiago (SCL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,922
miles
9,530
kilometers
5,146
nautical miles

🕐 11h 47m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (322°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,922 9,475
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,922 9,475
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,922 8,883
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,922 8,883
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,922 11,844
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,922 8,883
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?

This long-haul flight covers 5,922 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SCL to SFO route connects Santiago, Chile with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,922 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Chile to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 322° from Santiago. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SCL

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

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

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,922 miles (9,530 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SCL to SFO typically take around 11h 47m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,922 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.