Airport Comparison
| SBG | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maimun Saleh Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | SBG | SCL |
| ICAO Code | WITN | SCEL |
| City | Sabang-We Island | Santiago |
| Country | Indonesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 393 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.870000, 95.340000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Sabang-We Island (SBG) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) in Sabang-We Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 16,636 kilometers (10,337 miles / 8,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.
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 20:06 in Sabang-We Island, it's 10:06 in Santiago. With a 10-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 1,162 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Maimun Saleh Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Sabang-We Island (SBG) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.