SCL
Santiago
Chile
17,071 km
10,607 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
17,071 km
10,607 mi / 9,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SCL TAC
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code SCL TAC
ICAO Code SCEL RPVA
City Santiago Tacloban City
Country Chile Philippines
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Manila
Elevation 1,555 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 11.230000, 125.030000

Santiago (SCL) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 17,071 kilometers (10,607 miles / 9,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Santiago, it's 08:58 in Tacloban City. With a 11-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 1,545 feet between the two airports. Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tacloban City (TAC) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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