The flight distance from Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,039 kilometers (9,966 miles / 8,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 22:26 in Palu-Celebes Island, it's 11:26 in Santiago. With a 11-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 1,271 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Mutiara Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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