KDV
Vunisea
Fiji
10,670 km
6,630 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
10,670 km
6,630 mi / 5,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
128°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

KDV SCL
Airport Name Vunisea Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KDV SCL
ICAO Code NFKD SCEL
City Vunisea Santiago
Country Fiji Chile
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Santiago
Elevation 6 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -19.060000, 178.160000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Vunisea (KDV) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vunisea Airport (KDV) in Vunisea, Fiji to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,670 kilometers (6,630 miles / 5,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Fiji 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 15:41 in Vunisea, it's 23:41 in Santiago. With a 16-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 1,549 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Vunisea Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Vunisea (KDV) follows a heading of 242° (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 Vunisea Airport (KDV) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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