PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
16,340 km
10,153 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
16,340 km
10,153 mi / 8,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PYJ SCL
Airport Name Polyarny Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code PYJ SCL
ICAO Code UERP SCEL
City Yakutia Santiago
Country Russia Chile
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Santiago
Elevation 1,660 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Yakutia (PYJ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,340 kilometers (10,153 miles / 8,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Russia with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Yakutia, it's 17:57 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.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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