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Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is an international airport serving Santiago (Santiago Metropolitan Region), Chile. Its IATA code is SCL and its ICAO code is SCEL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,750 m long.
- IATASCL
- ICAOSCEL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SCL
- ICAO code
- SCEL
- City
- Santiago
- Region / province
- Santiago Metropolitan Region
- Country / territory
- Chile
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.3930° S, 70.7858° W
- Elevation
- 474 m (1,555 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Santiago (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,750 m (12,303 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 3,750 m12,303 ft | Asphalt |
| 17R/35L | 3,750 m12,303 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)
18,083 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
18,621 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
17,491 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 126.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 128.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 132.100 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.700 MHz |
| Control CNTR | 129.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 122.200 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 121.500 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 664.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Santiago 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | 429 km |
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | 638 km |
| El Tepual International Airport | PMC | 918 km |
| Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport | ANF | 1,107 km |
| Diego Aracena International Airport | IQQ | 1,431 km |
| Chacalluta International Airport | ARI | 1,673 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
The IATA code of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCL and its ICAO code is SCEL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport located?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile, at coordinates 33.3930° S, 70.7858° W and an elevation of 474 m (1,555 ft).
How far is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 17,491 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 18,621 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 18,083 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 22 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
The longest runway at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is 3,750 m (12,303 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) 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.