The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 18,549 kilometers (11,526 miles / 10,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 01:12 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 15:12 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 Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.