CKW
Christmas Creek mine
Australia
13,718 km
8,524 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,718 km
8,524 mi / 7,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

CKW SCL
Airport Name Graeme Rowley Aerodrome Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CKW SCL
ICAO Code YCHK SCEL
City Christmas Creek mine Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Santiago
Elevation 0 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -22.360000, 119.650000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,718 kilometers (8,524 miles / 7,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Australia 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 18:33 in Christmas Creek mine, it's 07:33 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 Graeme Rowley Aerodrome.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Christmas Creek mine (CKW) follows a heading of 192° (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 Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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