FRN
Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
United States
12,664 km
7,869 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,664 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FRN SCL
Airport Name Bryant Army Air Field Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code FRN SCL
ICAO Code PAFR SCEL
City Fort Richardson (Anchorage) Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Santiago
Elevation 387 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 61.270000, -149.650000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,664 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 United States with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:44 in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), it's 12:44 in Santiago. With a 6-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 1,168 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Bryant Army Air Field.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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