SCL
Santiago
Chile
14,536 km
9,032 miles
TMH
Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,536 km
9,032 mi / 7,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Santiago
Heading
223°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

SCL TMH
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tanah Merah Airport
IATA Code SCL TMH
ICAO Code SCEL WAKT
City Santiago Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Country Chile Indonesia
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,555 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -6.100000, 140.300000

Santiago (SCL) to Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) in Tanah Merah-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,536 kilometers (9,032 miles / 7,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Indonesia. 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 00:48 in Santiago, it's 13:48 in Tanah Merah-Papua 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 1,498 feet between the two airports. Tanah Merah Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 145° (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 Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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