The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport (TRZ) in Tiruchirappally, India is 16,018 kilometers (9,953 miles / 8,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 India. 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 09:00 in Santiago, it's 18:30 in Tiruchirappally. With a 9.5-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 1,267 feet between the two airports. Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tiruchirappally (TRZ) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport (TRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.