FKQ
Fakfak-Papua Island
Indonesia
15,307 km
9,512 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
15,307 km
9,512 mi / 8,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FKQ SCL
Airport Name Fakfak Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code FKQ SCL
ICAO Code WASF SCEL
City Fakfak-Papua Island Santiago
Country Indonesia Chile
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Santiago
Elevation 462 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -2.920000, 132.270000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Fakfak-Papua Island (FKQ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakfak Airport (FKQ) in Fakfak-Papua Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,307 kilometers (9,512 miles / 8,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 18:07 in Fakfak-Papua Island, it's 06:07 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 1,093 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Fakfak Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Fakfak-Papua Island (FKQ) follows a heading of 216° (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 Fakfak Airport (FKQ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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