Airport Comparison
| IOU | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Edmond Cane Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | IOU | SCL |
| ICAO Code | NWWO | SCEL |
| City | Ile Ouen | Santiago |
| Country | New Caledonia | Chile |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 7 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.460000, 166.780000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Ile Ouen (IOU) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,313 kilometers (7,030 miles / 6,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.
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 New Caledonia 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 22:52 in Ile Ouen, it's 08:52 in Santiago. With a 14-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 1,548 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Edmond Cane Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ile Ouen (IOU) follows a heading of 233° (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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.