Airport Comparison
| PIZ | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Point Lay Lrrs Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PIZ | SCL |
| ICAO Code | PPIZ | SCEL |
| City | Point Lay | Santiago |
| Country | United States | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 29 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 69.730000, -163.010000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Point Lay (PIZ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,547 kilometers (8,418 miles / 7,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 101°.
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 21:29 in Point Lay, it's 03:29 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 1,527 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Point Lay Lrrs Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Point Lay (PIZ) follows a heading of 336° (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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.