The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 12,174 kilometers (7,565 miles / 6,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Kiribati. 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 12:38 in Santiago, it's 03:38 in Tabiteuea North Airport. With a 15-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 1,548 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea North Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 126° (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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.