PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
16,414 km
10,199 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
16,414 km
10,199 mi / 8,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

PAJ SCL
Airport Name Parachinar Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code PAJ SCL
ICAO Code OPPC SCEL
City Parachinar Santiago
Country Pakistan Chile
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Santiago
Elevation 5,800 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 33.900000, 70.070000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Parachinar (PAJ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,414 kilometers (10,199 miles / 8,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Parachinar, it's 09:35 in Santiago. With a 8-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 4,245 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Parachinar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Parachinar (PAJ) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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