NRT
Tokyo
Japan
17,160 km
10,663 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
17,160 km
10,663 mi / 9,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

NRT SCL
Airport Name Narita International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code NRT SCL
ICAO Code RJAA SCEL
City Tokyo Santiago
Country Japan Chile
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Santiago
Elevation 141 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Tokyo (NRT) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,160 kilometers (10,663 miles / 9,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Japan 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 14:54 in Tokyo, it's 02:54 in Santiago. With a 12-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 1,414 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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