Atlanta to Santiago
9h 51m The flight from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) covers 7,588 km (4,715 miles) and takes approximately 9h 51m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 168°, passing near 0.1° N, 77.6° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 13h 48m | 14h 13m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 44m | 10h 09m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 26m | 8h 51m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 56m | 9h 21m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ATL | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport |
| City | Atlanta | Santiago |
| Country | United States | Chile |
| ICAO | KATL | SCEL |
| Coordinates | 33.6367, -84.4281 | -33.393, -70.7858 |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 1,555 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Santiago?
A non-stop flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago (SCL) takes about 9h 51m. The great-circle distance is 7,588 km (4,715 miles, 4,097 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 168°.
How far is Atlanta from Santiago?
7,588 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,715 miles or 4,097 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ATL and SCL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,588 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 51m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.