Airport Comparison
| FRK | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fregate Island Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | FRK | SCL |
| ICAO Code | FSSF | SCEL |
| City | Fregate Island | Santiago |
| Country | Seychelles | Chile |
| Timezone | Indian/Mahe | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 610 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -4.580000, 55.950000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Fregate Island (FRK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,009 kilometers (8,084 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.
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 Seychelles with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 23:14 in Fregate Island, it's 16:14 in Santiago. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Fregate Island (FRK) follows a heading of 116° (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 Fregate Island Airport (FRK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.