The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 18,463 kilometers (11,473 miles / 9,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Taiwan 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 09:04 in Chiayi City, it's 21:04 in Santiago. With a 12-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 1,470 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Chiayi Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 228° (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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.