KBK
Kushinagar Airport
India
17,478 km
10,861 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
17,478 km
10,861 mi / 9,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KBK SCL
Airport Name Kushinagar Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KBK SCL
ICAO Code VEKI SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country India Chile
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Santiago
Elevation 263 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 26.770000, 83.900000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kushinagar Airport (KBK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kushinagar Airport (KBK) in Kushinagar Airport, India to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,478 kilometers (10,861 miles / 9,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 India 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 20:07 in Kushinagar Airport, it's 11:37 in Santiago. With a 8.5-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 1,292 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Kushinagar Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kushinagar Airport (KBK) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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