The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 7,940 kilometers (4,934 miles / 4,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile with French Polynesia. 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 03:43 in Santiago, it's 21:43 in Tikehau Airport. With a 6-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 1,549 feet between the two airports. Tikehau Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tikehau Airport (TIH) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Tikehau Airport (TIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.