The flight distance from Palau International Airport (ROR) in Babelthuap Island, Palau to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,127 kilometers (10,021 miles / 8,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Palau 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 17:21 in Babelthuap Island, it's 05:21 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Palau International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Babelthuap Island (ROR) follows a heading of 228° (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 Palau International Airport (ROR) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.