PEK
Beijing
China
19,024 km
11,821 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
19,024 km
11,821 mi / 10,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

PEK SCL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code PEK SCL
ICAO Code ZBAA SCEL
City Beijing Santiago
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 116 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Beijing (PEK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 19,024 kilometers (11,821 miles / 10,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 China 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 02:15 in Beijing, it's 14:15 in Santiago. With a 12-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 1,439 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 321° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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