Airport Comparison
| SCL | SON | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Santo Pekoa International Airport |
| IATA Code | SCL | SON |
| ICAO Code | SCEL | NVSS |
| City | Santiago | Luganville |
| Country | Chile | Vanuatu |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | Pacific/Efate |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 184 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.390000, -70.790000 | -15.510000, 167.220000 |
Santiago (SCL) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 11,809 kilometers (7,338 miles / 6,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.
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 Chile with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:39 in Santiago, it's 21:39 in Luganville. With a 14-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 1,371 feet between the two airports. Santo Pekoa International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
The return flight from Luganville (SON) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.