Airport Comparison
| BMV | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Buon Ma Thuot Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BMV | SCL |
| ICAO Code | VVBM | SCEL |
| City | Buon Ma Thuot | Santiago |
| Country | Vietnam | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 12.670000, 108.120000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,708 kilometers (11,004 miles / 9,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 183°.
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 Vietnam 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 00:01 in Buon Ma Thuot, it's 14:01 in Santiago. With a 10-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 Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) follows a heading of 177° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.