Airport Comparison
| PPI | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Pirie Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PPI | SCL |
| ICAO Code | YPIR | SCEL |
| City | N/A | Santiago |
| Country | Australia | Chile |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 40 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.240000, 138.000000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Port Pirie Airport (PPI) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Pirie Airport (PPI) in Port Pirie Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,018 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.
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 Australia 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 03:41 in Port Pirie Airport, it's 14:11 in Santiago. With a 13.5-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 1,515 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Port Pirie Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Port Pirie Airport (PPI) follows a heading of 205° (south 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 Port Pirie Airport (PPI) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.