KNG
Kaimana-Papua Island
Indonesia
15,159 km
9,420 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
15,159 km
9,420 mi / 8,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KNG SCL
Airport Name Kaimana Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KNG SCL
ICAO Code WASK SCEL
City Kaimana-Papua Island Santiago
Country Indonesia Chile
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Santiago
Elevation 19 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -3.640000, 133.700000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaimana Airport (KNG) in Kaimana-Papua Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,159 kilometers (9,420 miles / 8,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Indonesia 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 21:07 in Kaimana-Papua Island, it's 09:07 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 1,536 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Kaimana Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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