Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Santiago ➔ Rio de Janeiro
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~5,490 km
Average flight time
~6h 42m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro 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
Sector SCEL – SBJR is 2,914 km of direct routing, flown in 3h41 on a Falcon 2000LXS. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez (3800 m) and alternate fuel are validated. Onward helicopter transfer available to Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca.
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.
Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR)
On the arrival side, Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR) serves Rio de Janeiro from 22.99°S / 43.37°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Líder Aviação Jacarepaguá; 900 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Helicopter onward leg to Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 2,914 km · 1,573 NM
- Estimated block time
- 3h41
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- FBO Chile — Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez (SCEL / SCL)
- Arrival FBO
- Líder Aviação Jacarepaguá — Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR / RRJ)
- Departure runway
- 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 900 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
- Onward helicopter
- Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector Chili → Brésil: 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 Rio de Janeiro?
About 3h41 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,914 km great-circle between SCEL and SBJR.
Which aircraft suits Santiago → Rio de Janeiro?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 900 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 → Brésil: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.