The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea is 14,494 kilometers (9,006 miles / 7,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:40 in Santiago, it's 14:40 in Tekin. With a 14-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 4,230 feet between the two airports. Tekin 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 Tekin (TKW) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Tekin Airport (TKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.