KRB
Karumba Airport
Australia
13,440 km
8,351 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,440 km
8,351 mi / 7,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KRB SCL
Airport Name Karumba Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KRB SCL
ICAO Code YKMB SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -17.460000, 140.830000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Karumba Airport (KRB) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karumba Airport (KRB) in Karumba Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,440 kilometers (8,351 miles / 7,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 01:48 in Karumba Airport, it's 12:48 in Santiago. With a 13-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 1,550 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Karumba Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Karumba Airport (KRB) follows a heading of 216° (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 Karumba Airport (KRB) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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