SCL
Santiago
Chile
17,294 km
10,746 miles
TPU
Tikapur
Nepal
Distance
17,294 km
10,746 mi / 9,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Santiago
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

SCL TPU
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tikapur Airport
IATA Code SCL TPU
ICAO Code SCEL VNTP
City Santiago Tikapur
Country Chile Nepal
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,555 ft 797 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 28.520000, 81.150000

Santiago (SCL) to Tikapur (TPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tikapur Airport (TPU) in Tikapur, Nepal is 17,294 kilometers (10,746 miles / 9,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Nepal. 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 17:51 in Santiago, it's 02:36 in Tikapur. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tikapur (TPU) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Tikapur Airport (TPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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