Airport Comparison
| NDA | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Banda Airport Kepulauan | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | NDA | SCL |
| ICAO Code | WAPC | SCEL |
| City | Banda Island | Santiago |
| Country | Indonesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 49 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.120000, 97.120000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Banda Island (NDA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Banda Airport Kepulauan (NDA) in Banda Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,632 kilometers (10,335 miles / 8,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.
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 21:40 in Banda Island, it's 11:40 in Santiago. With a 10-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 Banda Airport Kepulauan.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Banda Island (NDA) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Banda Airport Kepulauan (NDA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.