KAO
Kuusamo
Finland
13,809 km
8,580 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,809 km
8,580 mi / 7,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
264°
west

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KAO SCL
Airport Name Kuusamo Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KAO SCL
ICAO Code EFKS SCEL
City Kuusamo Santiago
Country Finland Chile
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Santiago
Elevation 866 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 65.990000, 29.240000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kuusamo (KAO) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) in Kuusamo, Finland to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,809 kilometers (8,580 miles / 7,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:19 in Kuusamo, it's 10:19 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kuusamo (KAO) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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