NUW
Oak Harbor
United States
10,445 km
6,490 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
10,445 km
6,490 mi / 5,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
139°
southeast

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.

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