NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
12,330 km
7,661 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,330 km
7,661 mi / 6,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Thule
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

NAQ SCL
Airport Name Qaanaaq Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code NAQ SCL
ICAO Code BGQQ SCEL
City Qaanaaq Santiago
Country Greenland Chile
Timezone America/Thule America/Santiago
Elevation 51 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 77.490000, -69.390000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,330 kilometers (7,661 miles / 6,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Greenland 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 14:53 in Qaanaaq, it's 15:53 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,504 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Qaanaaq Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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