OOT
Onotoa
Kiribati
12,069 km
7,499 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,069 km
7,499 mi / 6,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
126°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

OOT SCL
Airport Name Onotoa Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code OOT SCL
ICAO Code NGON SCEL
City Onotoa Santiago
Country Kiribati Chile
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Santiago
Elevation 7 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -1.800000, 175.530000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Onotoa (OOT) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Onotoa Airport (OOT) in Onotoa, Kiribati to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,069 kilometers (7,499 miles / 6,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Kiribati 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 01:54 in Onotoa, it's 09:54 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 1,548 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Onotoa Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Onotoa (OOT) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Onotoa Airport (OOT) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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