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Airport Reference

Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)

Santiago, Chile

IATA CodeSCL
ICAO CodeSCEL
CitySantiago
CountryChile
Time ZoneAmerica/Santiago
Coordinates-33.3930, -70.7858

How SCL Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, SCL shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Santiago might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRSCL HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (SCL) tell you the flight is arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)11,654 km / 7,241 mi≈ 13.7h nonstop
JFK (New York)8,238 km / 5,119 mi≈ 9.7h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)14,774 km / 9,180 mi≈ 17.4h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)16,412 km / 10,198 mi≈ 19.3h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)11,341 km / 7,047 mi≈ 13.3h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Santiago?

The main IATA airport code for Santiago is SCL — Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

What time zone is Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in?

Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport operates on America/Santiago time.

How does SCL appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, SCL appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...SCL... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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