LUP
Kalaupapa
United States
10,949 km
6,803 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
10,949 km
6,803 mi / 5,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LUP SCL
Airport Name Kalaupapa Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LUP SCL
ICAO Code PHLU SCEL
City Kalaupapa Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Santiago
Elevation 24 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 21.210000, -156.970000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kalaupapa (LUP) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) in Kalaupapa, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,949 kilometers (6,803 miles / 5,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Kalaupapa, it's 08:36 in Santiago. With a 7-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 1,531 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Kalaupapa Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kalaupapa (LUP) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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