Airport Comparison
| PLX | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Semey International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PLX | SCL |
| ICAO Code | UASS | SCEL |
| City | Semey | Santiago |
| Country | Kazakhstan | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 759 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.350000, 80.230000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Semey (PLX) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,996 kilometers (10,561 miles / 9,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.
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 Kazakhstan 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 04:17 in Semey, it's 20:17 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.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Semey (PLX) follows a heading of 43° (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 Semey International Airport (PLX) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.