SCL
Santiago
Chile
15,841 km
9,843 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
15,841 km
9,843 mi / 8,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Santiago
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SCL WRZ
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code SCL WRZ
ICAO Code SCEL VCCW
City Santiago Weerawila
Country Chile Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,555 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 6.250000, 81.240000

Santiago (SCL) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 15,841 kilometers (9,843 miles / 8,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 20:01 in Santiago, it's 04:31 in Weerawila. With a 8.5-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 1,505 feet between the two airports. Wirawila Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 220° (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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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