Airport Comparison
| ARJ | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Arso Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | ARJ | SCL |
| ICAO Code | WAJA | SCEL |
| City | Arso-Papua Island | Santiago |
| Country | Indonesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 208 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.930000, 140.780000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Arso-Papua Island (ARJ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Arso Airport (ARJ) in Arso-Papua Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,792 kilometers (9,191 miles / 7,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.
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 Indonesia 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 22:16 in Arso-Papua Island, it's 10:16 in Santiago. With a 12-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 1,347 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Arso Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Arso-Papua Island (ARJ) follows a heading of 226° (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 Arso Airport (ARJ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.