CDB
Cold Bay
United States
13,111 km
8,147 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,111 km
8,147 mi / 7,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
109°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CDB SCL
Airport Name Cold Bay Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CDB SCL
ICAO Code PACD SCEL
City Cold Bay Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Santiago
Elevation 100 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 55.210000, -162.730000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Cold Bay (CDB) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cold Bay Airport (CDB) in Cold Bay, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,111 kilometers (8,147 miles / 7,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 United States with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Cold Bay, it's 01:53 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,456 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Cold Bay Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Cold Bay (CDB) follows a heading of 320° (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 Cold Bay Airport (CDB) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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