Airport Comparison
| KSW | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kiryat Shmona Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | KSW | SCL |
| ICAO Code | LLKS | SCEL |
| City | Kiryat Shmona | Santiago |
| Country | Israel | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 381 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.220000, 35.600000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Kiryat Shmona (KSW) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) in Kiryat Shmona, Israel to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,333 kilometers (8,285 miles / 7,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.
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 Israel 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 01:45 in Kiryat Shmona, it's 20:45 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,174 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Kiryat Shmona Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kiryat Shmona (KSW) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.