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Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)
Chacalluta International Airport is an international airport serving Arica (Arica and Parinacota Region), Chile. Its IATA code is ARI and its ICAO code is SCAR. It has one runway, 2,800 m long.
- IATAARI
- ICAOSCAR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ARI
- ICAO code
- SCAR
- City
- Arica
- Region / province
- Arica and Parinacota Region
- Country / territory
- Chile
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 18.3485° S, 70.3387° W
- Elevation
- 51 m (167 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Santiago (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,800 m (9,186 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,800 m9,186 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
19,715 km
Direct flight: ≈ 25 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
19,501 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
19,118 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.900 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Chacalluta International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Arica through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Chile
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diego Aracena International Airport | IQQ | 244 km |
| Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport | ANF | 567 km |
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | 1,673 km |
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | 2,066 km |
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | 2,299 km |
| El Tepual International Airport | PMC | 2,581 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Chacalluta International Airport?
The IATA code of Chacalluta International Airport is ARI and its ICAO code is SCAR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Chacalluta International Airport located?
Chacalluta International Airport is in Arica, Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile, at coordinates 18.3485° S, 70.3387° W and an elevation of 51 m (167 ft).
How far is Chacalluta International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Chacalluta International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 19,118 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 19,501 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 19,715 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 24 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Chacalluta International Airport?
The longest runway at Chacalluta International Airport is 2,800 m (9,186 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Chacalluta International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.