The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) in Taiping, Malaysia is 16,724 kilometers (10,392 miles / 9,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Malaysia. 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 05:24 in Santiago, it's 16:24 in Taiping. With a 11-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 1,515 feet between the two airports. Taiping (Tekah) Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Taiping (TPG) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 194° (south 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 Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.