Airport Comparison
| RYK | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Shaikh Zaid Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | RYK | SCL |
| ICAO Code | OPRK | SCEL |
| City | Rahim Yar Khan | Santiago |
| Country | Pakistan | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 271 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 28.380000, 70.280000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,280 kilometers (10,116 miles / 8,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.
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 Pakistan 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 03:22 in Rahim Yar Khan, it's 19:22 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,284 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Shaikh Zaid Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.