LNI
Lonely
United States
13,228 km
8,219 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,228 km
8,219 mi / 7,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LNI SCL
Airport Name Lonely Air Station Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LNI SCL
ICAO Code AK71 SCEL
City Lonely Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Santiago
Elevation 17 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 70.910000, -153.240000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Lonely (LNI) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lonely Air Station (LNI) in Lonely, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,228 kilometers (8,219 miles / 7,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 United States with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:04 in Lonely, it's 15:04 in Santiago. With a 6-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 1,538 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Lonely Air Station.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lonely (LNI) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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