SCL
Santiago
Chile
16,562 km
10,291 miles
TRK
Tarakan Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,562 km
10,291 mi / 8,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
196°
south southwest

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SCL TRK
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Juwata Airport
IATA Code SCL TRK
ICAO Code SCEL WALR
City Santiago Tarakan Island
Country Chile Indonesia
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Makassar
Elevation 1,555 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 3.330000, 117.570000

Santiago (SCL) to Tarakan Island (TRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Juwata Airport (TRK) in Tarakan Island, Indonesia is 16,562 kilometers (10,291 miles / 8,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 10:55 in Santiago, it's 21:55 in Tarakan Island. 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 1,535 feet between the two airports. Juwata Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tarakan Island (TRK) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Juwata Airport (TRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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