BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,662 km
10,975 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
17,662 km
10,975 mi / 9,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
200°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

BKK SCL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BKK SCL
ICAO Code VTBS SCEL
City Bangkok Santiago
Country Thailand Chile
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Bangkok (BKK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,662 kilometers (10,975 miles / 9,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 Thailand 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 16:48 in Bangkok, it's 05:48 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 1,550 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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