Airport Comparison
| BVV | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Burevestnik Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BVV | SCL |
| ICAO Code | UHSB | SCEL |
| City | Iturup Island | Santiago |
| Country | Russia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Vladivostok | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 79 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.920000, 147.620000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Iturup Island (BVV) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Burevestnik Airport (BVV) in Iturup Island, Russia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,503 kilometers (10,255 miles / 8,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 82°.
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 Russia with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Iturup Island, it's 04:08 in Santiago. With a 13-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 1,476 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Burevestnik Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Iturup Island (BVV) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Burevestnik Airport (BVV) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.