Airport Comparison
| NUW | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | NUW | SCL |
| ICAO Code | KNUW | SCEL |
| City | Oak Harbor | Santiago |
| Country | United States | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 47 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 48.350000, -122.660000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Oak Harbor (NUW) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) in Oak Harbor, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,445 kilometers (6,490 miles / 5,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.
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 02:41 in Oak Harbor, it's 07:41 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,508 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Oak Harbor (NUW) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.