Airport Comparison
| KWL | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | KWL | SCL |
| ICAO Code | ZGKL | SCEL |
| City | Guilin City | Santiago |
| Country | China | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 570 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 25.220000, 110.040000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Guilin City (KWL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 19,103 kilometers (11,870 miles / 10,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 175°.
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 China 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 16:53 in Guilin City, it's 05:53 in Santiago. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Guilin City (KWL) follows a heading of 185° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.