San Miguel de Tucumán to Santiago flights
Santiago lies 904 km (562 mi) south-west of San Miguel de Tucumán, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Miguel de Tucumán | Santiago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 548,866 | 4.8 million |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,444 ft) | 556 m (1,824 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Tucuman) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | TUC, 11 km out | SCL, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 4000 | 8320000 |
What changes when you arrive in Santiago
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Miguel de Tucumán
San Miguel de Tucumán is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (RHD, 80 km).
Arriving in Santiago
Santiago is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | 15 km (9 mi) | 12,303 ft | 1,555 ft |
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Staying in Santiago
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Common questions
How far is Santiago from San Miguel de Tucumán?
904 km (562 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San Miguel de Tucumán.
How long does it take to get from San Miguel de Tucumán to Santiago by air?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Miguel de Tucumán and Santiago?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Miguel de Tucumán to Santiago flights?
Typically Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What currency do I need in Santiago?
The Peso (CLP).
Where can I stay in Santiago?
Our booking partner lists 2,634+ places to stay in Santiago, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.