INU
Yaren District
Nauru
12,915 km
8,025 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,915 km
8,025 mi / 6,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Nauru
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

INU SCL
Airport Name Nauru International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code INU SCL
ICAO Code ANYN SCEL
City Yaren District Santiago
Country Nauru Chile
Timezone Pacific/Nauru America/Santiago
Elevation 22 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -0.550000, 166.920000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Yaren District (INU) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nauru International Airport (INU) in Yaren District, Nauru to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,915 kilometers (8,025 miles / 6,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Nauru 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 08:25 in Yaren District, it's 17:25 in Santiago. With a 15-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 1,533 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Nauru International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Yaren District (INU) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Nauru International Airport (INU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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