Airport Comparison
| BKS | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKS | SCL |
| ICAO Code | WIPL | SCEL |
| City | Bengkulu-Sumatra Island | Santiago |
| Country | Indonesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.860000, 102.340000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,811 kilometers (9,824 miles / 8,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 189°.
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 Indonesia 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 03:04 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 17:04 in Santiago. With a 10-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 1,505 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 169° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.