Airport Comparison
| APK | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Apataki Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | APK | SCL |
| ICAO Code | NTGD | SCEL |
| City | Apataki | Santiago |
| Country | French Polynesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.570000, -146.410000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Apataki (APK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 7,747 kilometers (4,814 miles / 4,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:40 in Apataki, it's 09:40 in Santiago. With a 7-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 1,547 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Apataki Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Apataki Airport (APK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.