LSW
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
16,637 km
10,338 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
16,637 km
10,338 mi / 8,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
201°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

LSW SCL
Airport Name Malikus Saleh Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LSW SCL
ICAO Code WITM SCEL
City Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island Santiago
Country Indonesia Chile
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Santiago
Elevation 90 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 5.230000, 96.950000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,637 kilometers (10,338 miles / 8,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Indonesia 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 22:05 in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, it's 11:05 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,465 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Malikus Saleh Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) follows a heading of 155° (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 Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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