SCL
Santiago
Chile
16,044 km
9,969 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
16,044 km
9,969 mi / 8,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Santiago
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SCL YAP
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code SCL YAP
ICAO Code SCEL PTYA
City Santiago Yap Island
Country Chile Micronesia
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 1,555 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 9.500000, 138.080000

Santiago (SCL) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 16,044 kilometers (9,969 miles / 8,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Micronesia. 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 17:49 in Santiago, it's 06:49 in Yap Island. 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 1,464 feet between the two airports. Yap International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 136° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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