The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 19,275 kilometers (11,977 miles / 10,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 China. 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 00:57 in Santiago, it's 11:57 in Xining. 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 1,555 feet between the two airports. Xining Caojiabu Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.