Airport Comparison
| SBE | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Suabi Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | SBE | SCL |
| ICAO Code | AYSA | SCEL |
| City | N/A | Santiago |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Chile |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 465 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.100000, 142.280000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Suabi Airport (SBE) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,409 kilometers (8,954 miles / 7,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.
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 Papua New Guinea 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 05:01 in Suabi Airport, it's 16:01 in Santiago. With a 13-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 1,090 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Suabi Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Suabi Airport (SBE) follows a heading of 225° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.