KGP
Kogalym
Russia
15,991 km
9,937 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
15,991 km
9,937 mi / 8,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGP SCL
Airport Name Kogalym International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KGP SCL
ICAO Code USRK SCEL
City Kogalym Santiago
Country Russia Chile
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg America/Santiago
Elevation 220 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 62.190000, 74.530000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kogalym (KGP) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kogalym International Airport (KGP) in Kogalym, Russia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,991 kilometers (9,937 miles / 8,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Russia 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 00:03 in Kogalym, it's 16:03 in Santiago. With a 8-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 1,335 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Kogalym International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kogalym (KGP) follows a heading of 27° (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 Kogalym International Airport (KGP) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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