CCU
Kolkata
India
17,660 km
10,973 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
17,660 km
10,973 mi / 9,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU SCL
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CCU SCL
ICAO Code VECC SCEL
City Kolkata Santiago
Country India Chile
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Santiago
Elevation 16 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kolkata (CCU) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,660 kilometers (10,973 miles / 9,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 India 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 15:13 in Kolkata, it's 06:43 in Santiago. With a 8.5-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 1,539 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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