BIT
Baitadi
Nepal
17,270 km
10,731 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
17,270 km
10,731 mi / 9,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BIT SCL
Airport Name Baitadi Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BIT SCL
ICAO Code VNBT SCEL
City Baitadi Santiago
Country Nepal Chile
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Santiago
Elevation 4,200 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 29.470000, 80.550000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Baitadi (BIT) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baitadi Airport (BIT) in Baitadi, Nepal to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,270 kilometers (10,731 miles / 9,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Nepal 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 15:02 in Baitadi, it's 06:17 in Santiago. With a 8.75-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 2,645 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Baitadi Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Baitadi (BIT) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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