MTA
Matamata Glider Airport
New Zealand
9,537 km
5,926 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
9,537 km
5,926 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MTA SCL
Airport Name Matamata Glider Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MTA SCL
ICAO Code NZMA SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 180 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -37.730000, 175.740000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) in Matamata Glider Airport, New Zealand to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,537 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Matamata Glider Airport, it's 18:02 in Santiago. With a 16-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 1,375 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Matamata Glider Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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