JNU
Juneau
United States
11,782 km
7,321 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,782 km
7,321 mi / 6,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNU SCL
Airport Name Juneau International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code JNU SCL
ICAO Code PAJN SCEL
City Juneau Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Santiago
Elevation 25 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 58.350000, -134.580000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Juneau (JNU) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juneau International Airport (JNU) in Juneau, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,782 kilometers (7,321 miles / 6,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 01:05 in Juneau, it's 07:05 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 1,530 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Juneau International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Juneau (JNU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Juneau International Airport (JNU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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