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.