BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
16,078 km
9,990 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
16,078 km
9,990 mi / 8,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
169°
south

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Airport Comparison

BPN SCL
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BPN SCL
ICAO Code WALL SCEL
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Santiago
Country Indonesia Chile
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Santiago
Elevation 12 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,078 kilometers (9,990 miles / 8,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 10:26 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 22:26 in Santiago. With a 12-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 1,543 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Sepinggan International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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