Airport Comparison
| SCL | ZHM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Shamshernagar Airport |
| IATA Code | SCL | ZHM |
| ICAO Code | SCEL | VGSH |
| City | Santiago | Shamshernagar |
| Country | Chile | Bangladesh |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | Asia/Dhaka |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 56 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.390000, -70.790000 | 24.420000, 91.880000 |
Santiago (SCL) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 18,059 kilometers (11,222 miles / 9,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.
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 Bangladesh. 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 11:25 in Santiago, it's 20:25 in Shamshernagar. With a 9-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 1,499 feet between the two airports. Shamshernagar Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
The return flight from Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). 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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.