Airport Comparison
Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) in Iwo Jima Airport, Japan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,766 kilometers (10,418 miles / 9,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.
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 Japan 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 23:21 in Iwo Jima Airport, it's 11:21 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 1,171 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Iwo Jima Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) follows a heading of 261° (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 Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.