AKA
Ankang
China
19,935 km
12,387 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
19,935 km
12,387 mi / 10,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
199°
south southwest

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AKA SCL
Airport Name Ankang Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code AKA SCL
ICAO Code ZLAK SCEL
City Ankang Santiago
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 0 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Ankang (AKA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 19,935 kilometers (12,387 miles / 10,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 04:10 in Ankang, it's 17:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,555 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Ankang Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 161° (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 Ankang Airport (AKA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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