Airport Comparison
| AHI | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Amahai Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | AHI | SCL |
| ICAO Code | WAPA | SCEL |
| City | Amahai-Seram Island | Santiago |
| Country | Indonesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 29 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.350000, 128.930000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Amahai-Seram Island (AHI) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Amahai Airport (AHI) in Amahai-Seram Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,434 kilometers (9,591 miles / 8,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.
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 Indonesia with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:57 in Amahai-Seram Island, it's 21:57 in Santiago. With a 12-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 1,526 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Amahai Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Amahai-Seram Island (AHI) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Amahai Airport (AHI) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.