Airport Comparison
| SCL | YPY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Fort Chipewyan Airport |
| IATA Code | SCL | YPY |
| ICAO Code | SCEL | CYPY |
| City | Santiago | Fort Chipewyan |
| Country | Chile | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 761 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.390000, -70.790000 | 58.770000, -111.120000 |
Santiago (SCL) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) in Fort Chipewyan, Canada is 10,906 kilometers (6,777 miles / 5,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.
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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Santiago, it's 13:51 in Fort Chipewyan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.