AJA
Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte
France
11,653 km
7,241 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,653 km
7,241 mi / 6,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AJA SCL
Airport Name Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code AJA SCL
ICAO Code LFKJ SCEL
City Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte Santiago
Country France Chile
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Santiago
Elevation 18 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 41.920000, 8.800000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, France to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,653 kilometers (7,241 miles / 6,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 France with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:35 in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, it's 10:35 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,537 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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