Airport Comparison
| SCL | TQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Al Taqaddum Air Base |
| IATA Code | SCL | TQD |
| ICAO Code | SCEL | ORAT |
| City | Santiago | Al Habbaniyah |
| Country | Chile | Iraq |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | Asia/Baghdad |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 275 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.390000, -70.790000 | 33.340000, 43.600000 |
Santiago (SCL) to Al Habbaniyah (TQD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) in Al Habbaniyah, Iraq is 14,032 kilometers (8,719 miles / 7,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.
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 Iraq. 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 03:46 in Santiago, it's 09:46 in Al Habbaniyah. With a 6-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 1,280 feet between the two airports. Al Taqaddum Air Base sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
The return flight from Al Habbaniyah (TQD) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.