Airport Comparison
| PGK | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PGK | SCL |
| ICAO Code | WIPK | SCEL |
| City | Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island | Santiago |
| Country | Indonesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 109 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.160000, 106.140000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,049 kilometers (9,972 miles / 8,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 184°.
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 Indonesia 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 22:33 in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island, it's 12:33 in Santiago. With a 10-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 1,446 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.