CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
8,606 km
5,347 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,606 km
5,347 mi / 4,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
125°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHT SCL
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CHT SCL
ICAO Code NZCI SCEL
City Waitangi Santiago
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Chatham America/Santiago
Elevation 43 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Waitangi (CHT) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,606 kilometers (5,347 miles / 4,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:31 in Waitangi, it's 20:46 in Santiago. With a 16.75-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 1,512 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 225° (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 Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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