The flight distance from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) in Kitakyushu, Japan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,998 kilometers (11,183 miles / 9,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Japan with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Kitakyushu, it's 23:54 in Santiago. With a 12-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 1,534 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Kitakyushu Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kitakyushu (KKJ) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.