Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Santiago ➔ Buenos Aires
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,140 km
Average flight time
~1h 23m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Santiago and Buenos Aires aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Chartering privately between Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez (SCEL) and San Fernando (SADF) removes connections entirely: 1,131 km non-stop in 1h43. Boarding at FBO Chile, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez (SCEL)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez (SCEL / SCL) is a major business field at 33.39°S / 70.79°W, Chile. Runway: 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: FBO Chile. Helicopter link: Las Condes / Vitacura.
San Fernando (SADF)
San Fernando (SADF / FDO) is a major business field at 34.45°S / 58.59°W, Argentina. Runway: 1500 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Business-aviation handling: Baires Fly FBO. Helicopter link: Puerto Madero / Nordelta.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,131 km · 611 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h43
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- FBO Chile — Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez (SCEL / SCL)
- Arrival FBO
- Baires Fly FBO — San Fernando (SADF / FDO)
- Departure runway
- 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 1500 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
- Onward helicopter
- Puerto Madero / Nordelta
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Chili → Argentine: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Santiago to Buenos Aires?
About 1h43 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,131 km great-circle between SCEL and SADF.
Which aircraft suits Santiago → Buenos Aires?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 1500 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days.
How fast can we depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from FBO Chile.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Chili → Argentine: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.