KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
11,122 km
6,911 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,122 km
6,911 mi / 6,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KNS SCL
Airport Name King Island Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KNS SCL
ICAO Code YKII SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Santiago
Elevation 132 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -39.880000, 143.880000 -33.390000, -70.790000

King Island Airport (KNS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,122 kilometers (6,911 miles / 6,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in King Island Airport, it's 20:37 in Santiago. With a 14-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 1,423 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than King Island Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to King Island Airport (KNS) follows a heading of 206° (south 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 King Island Airport (KNS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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