Airport Comparison
| LDU | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lahad Datu Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | LDU | SCL |
| ICAO Code | WBKD | SCEL |
| City | Lahad Datu | Santiago |
| Country | Malaysia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 45 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.030000, 118.320000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Lahad Datu (LDU) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,724 kilometers (10,392 miles / 9,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.
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 Malaysia 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 00:37 in Lahad Datu, it's 13:37 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 1,510 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Lahad Datu Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lahad Datu (LDU) follows a heading of 199° (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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.