The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,371 kilometers (7,687 miles / 6,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Abemama Atoll, it's 19:18 in Santiago. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,547 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Abemama Atoll Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.