SCL
Santiago
Chile
13,860 km
8,612 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,860 km
8,612 mi / 7,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Santiago
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SCL WTP
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code SCL WTP
ICAO Code SCEL AYWT
City Santiago Fatima Mission
Country Chile Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,555 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Santiago (SCL) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 13,860 kilometers (8,612 miles / 7,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:53 in Santiago, it's 14:53 in Fatima Mission. With a 13-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 3,645 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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