The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 16,653 kilometers (10,348 miles / 8,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 00:53 in Santiago, it's 12:53 in Tawau. With a 12-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 1,498 feet between the two airports. Tawau Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 165° (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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.