The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,155 kilometers (8,796 miles / 7,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 UM with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Wake Island, it's 16:00 in Santiago. With a 15-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 1,532 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.