Airport Comparison
| LBJ | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | LBJ | SCL |
| ICAO Code | WATO | SCEL |
| City | Labuan Bajo-Flores Island | Santiago |
| Country | Indonesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 66 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.490000, 119.890000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Labuan Bajo-Flores Island (LBJ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo-Flores Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,223 kilometers (9,459 miles / 8,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.
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 01:01 in Labuan Bajo-Flores Island, it's 14:01 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 1,489 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Labuan Bajo-Flores Island (LBJ) follows a heading of 196° (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 Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport (LBJ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.