SCL
Santiago
Chile
18,504 km
11,498 miles
TXG
Taichung City
Taiwan
Distance
18,504 km
11,498 mi / 9,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
230°
southwest

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SCL TXG
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Taichung Airport
IATA Code SCL TXG
ICAO Code SCEL RCLG
City Santiago Taichung City
Country Chile Taiwan
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Taipei
Elevation 1,555 ft 369 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 24.190000, 120.650000

Santiago (SCL) to Taichung City (TXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Taichung Airport (TXG) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 18,504 kilometers (11,498 miles / 9,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Taiwan. 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 22:16 in Santiago, it's 09:16 in Taichung City. 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 1,186 feet between the two airports. Taichung Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Taichung City (TXG) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 135° (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 Taichung Airport (TXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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