CIH
Changzhi
China
19,536 km
12,139 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
19,536 km
12,139 mi / 10,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
50°
northeast

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CIH SCL
Airport Name Changzhi Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CIH SCL
ICAO Code ZBCZ SCEL
City Changzhi Santiago
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 0 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 36.250000, 113.130000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Changzhi (CIH) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 19,536 kilometers (12,139 miles / 10,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 China 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 07:15 in Changzhi, it's 20:15 in Santiago. With a 11-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 1,555 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Changzhi Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Changzhi (CIH) follows a heading of 313° (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 Changzhi Airport (CIH) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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