PBH
Paro
Bhutan
18,007 km
11,189 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
18,007 km
11,189 mi / 9,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PBH SCL
Airport Name Paro Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code PBH SCL
ICAO Code VQPR SCEL
City Paro Santiago
Country Bhutan Chile
Timezone Asia/Thimphu America/Santiago
Elevation 7,332 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Paro (PBH) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 18,007 kilometers (11,189 miles / 9,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Bhutan 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 09:22 in Paro, it's 00:22 in Santiago. With a 9-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 5,777 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Paro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Paro (PBH) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Paro Airport (PBH) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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