Airport Comparison
| PPG | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pago Pago International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PPG | SCL |
| ICAO Code | NSTU | SCEL |
| City | Pago Pago | Santiago |
| Country | AS | Chile |
| Timezone | Pacific/Pago_Pago | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -14.330000, -170.710000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Pago Pago (PPG) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Pago Pago, AS to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,028 kilometers (6,231 miles / 5,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.
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 AS with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:43 in Pago Pago, it's 09:43 in Santiago. With a 8-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 1,524 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Pago Pago International Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Pago Pago (PPG) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.