BMU
Bima-Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
15,246 km
9,474 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
15,246 km
9,474 mi / 8,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BMU SCL
Airport Name Muhammad Salahuddin Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BMU SCL
ICAO Code WADB SCEL
City Bima-Sumbawa Island Santiago
Country Indonesia Chile
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Santiago
Elevation 3 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -8.540000, 118.690000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) in Bima-Sumbawa Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,246 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 05:53 in Bima-Sumbawa Island, it's 18:53 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 1,552 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Muhammad Salahuddin Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) follows a heading of 194° (south 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 Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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