Airport Comparison
| SCL | TIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport |
| IATA Code | SCL | TIQ |
| ICAO Code | SCEL | PGWT |
| City | Santiago | Tinian Island |
| Country | Chile | MP |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | Pacific/Saipan |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 270 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.390000, -70.790000 | 15.000000, 145.600000 |
Santiago (SCL) to Tinian Island (TIQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport (TIQ) in Tinian Island, MP is 15,828 kilometers (9,835 miles / 8,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.
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 MP. 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 00:59 in Santiago, it's 13:59 in Tinian Island. With a 13-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 1,285 feet between the two airports. Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
The return flight from Tinian Island (TIQ) 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 Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport (TIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.