AAT
Altay
China
17,635 km
10,958 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
17,635 km
10,958 mi / 9,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AAT SCL
Airport Name Altay Air Base Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code AAT SCL
ICAO Code ZWAT SCEL
City Altay Santiago
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 2,460 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Altay (AAT) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,635 kilometers (10,958 miles / 9,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 China with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Altay, it's 16:36 in Santiago. 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.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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