SCL
Santiago
Chile
11,980 km
7,444 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
11,980 km
7,444 mi / 6,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Santiago
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL YVQ
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code SCL YVQ
ICAO Code SCEL CYVQ
City Santiago Norman Wells
Country Chile Canada
Timezone America/Santiago America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,555 ft 238 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 65.280000, -126.800000

Santiago (SCL) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 11,980 kilometers (7,444 miles / 6,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 03:55 in Santiago, it's 23:55 in Norman Wells. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,317 feet between the two airports. Norman Wells Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Norman Wells (YVQ) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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