KWE
Guiyang
China
19,219 km
11,942 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
19,219 km
11,942 mi / 10,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWE SCL
Airport Name Longdongbao Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KWE SCL
ICAO Code ZUGY SCEL
City Guiyang Santiago
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 3,736 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 26.540000, 106.800000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Guiyang (KWE) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 19,219 kilometers (11,942 miles / 10,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 China 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 20:43 in Guiyang, it's 09:43 in Santiago. With a 11-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 2,181 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Longdongbao Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Guiyang (KWE) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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