AJK
Araak
Iran
14,609 km
9,077 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
14,609 km
9,077 mi / 7,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
253°
west southwest

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AJK SCL
Airport Name Arak Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code AJK SCL
ICAO Code OIHR SCEL
City Araak Santiago
Country Iran Chile
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Santiago
Elevation 5,440 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Araak (AJK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,609 kilometers (9,077 miles / 7,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Iran 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 12:02 in Araak, it's 05:32 in Santiago. With a 6.5-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 3,885 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Arak Airport (AJK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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