Airport Comparison
| LPQ | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Luang Phabang International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | LPQ | SCL |
| ICAO Code | VLLB | SCEL |
| City | Luang Phabang | Santiago |
| Country | Laos | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 955 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.900000, 102.160000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 18,361 kilometers (11,409 miles / 9,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.
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 Laos 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 07:01 in Luang Phabang, it's 21:01 in Santiago. With a 10-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 Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.