LAH
Labuha-Halmahera Island
Indonesia
15,775 km
9,802 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
15,775 km
9,802 mi / 8,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAH SCL
Airport Name Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LAH SCL
ICAO Code WAPH SCEL
City Labuha-Halmahera Island Santiago
Country Indonesia Chile
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Santiago
Elevation 49 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -0.640000, 127.500000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,775 kilometers (9,802 miles / 8,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 19:44 in Labuha-Halmahera Island, it's 07:44 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 1,506 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) follows a heading of 211° (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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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