Airport Comparison
| GOH | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Godthaab / Nuuk Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | GOH | SCL |
| ICAO Code | BGGH | SCEL |
| City | Nuuk | Santiago |
| Country | Greenland | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 283 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 64.190000, -51.680000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Nuuk (GOH) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,979 kilometers (6,822 miles / 5,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.
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 Greenland 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 00:26 in Nuuk, it's 23:26 in Santiago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,272 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Godthaab / Nuuk Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.