BYD
Al-Bayda
Yemen
13,290 km
8,258 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,290 km
8,258 mi / 7,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BYD SCL
Airport Name Al-Bayda Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BYD SCL
ICAO Code OYBI SCEL
City Al-Bayda Santiago
Country Yemen Chile
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Santiago
Elevation 6,120 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 13.970000, 45.580000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Al-Bayda (BYD) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) in Al-Bayda, Yemen to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,290 kilometers (8,258 miles / 7,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Yemen 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 10:13 in Al-Bayda, it's 04:13 in Santiago. With a 6-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 4,565 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Al-Bayda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Al-Bayda (BYD) follows a heading of 92° (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 Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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