The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 14,000 kilometers (8,699 miles / 7,560 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 01:58 in Santiago, it's 15:58 in Wau. With a 14-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 2,045 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.