The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) in Tengchong, China is 18,614 kilometers (11,566 miles / 10,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 China. 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 14:18 in Santiago, it's 02:18 in Tengchong. 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 4,695 feet between the two airports. Tengchong Tuofeng Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tengchong (TCZ) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 225° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.