Airport Comparison
| RIN | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ringi Cove Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | RIN | SCL |
| ICAO Code | AGRC | SCEL |
| City | Ringi Cove | Santiago |
| Country | Solomon Islands | Chile |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 0 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, 157.140000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Ringi Cove (RIN) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ringi Cove Airport (RIN) in Ringi Cove, Solomon Islands to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,168 kilometers (8,182 miles / 7,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.
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 Solomon Islands 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 04:02 in Ringi Cove, it's 14:02 in Santiago. With a 14-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 1,555 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Ringi Cove Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ringi Cove (RIN) follows a heading of 237° (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 Ringi Cove Airport (RIN) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.