AVK
Arvaikheer
Mongolia
18,485 km
11,486 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
18,485 km
11,486 mi / 9,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AVK SCL
Airport Name Arvaikheer Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code AVK SCL
ICAO Code ZMAH SCEL
City Arvaikheer Santiago
Country Mongolia Chile
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Santiago
Elevation 5,932 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, 102.800000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Arvaikheer (AVK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) in Arvaikheer, Mongolia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 18,485 kilometers (11,486 miles / 9,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Mongolia 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 10:52 in Arvaikheer, it's 23:52 in Santiago. With a 11-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 4,377 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Arvaikheer Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Arvaikheer (AVK) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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