Airport Comparison
| HHZ | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hikueru Atoll Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | HHZ | SCL |
| ICAO Code | NTGH | SCEL |
| City | Hikueru Atoll | Santiago |
| Country | French Polynesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.540000, -142.610000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 7,286 kilometers (4,528 miles / 3,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting French Polynesia 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 04:43 in Hikueru Atoll, it's 11:43 in Santiago. With a 7-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 1,550 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Hikueru Atoll Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.