AIT
Aitutaki
CK
8,778 km
5,454 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,778 km
5,454 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AIT SCL
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code AIT SCL
ICAO Code NCAI SCEL
City Aitutaki Santiago
Country CK Chile
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga America/Santiago
Elevation 14 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,778 kilometers (5,454 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting CK 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 00:43 in Aitutaki, it's 07:43 in Santiago. With a 7-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 1,541 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Aitutaki Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 255° (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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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