SBG
Sabang-We Island
Indonesia
16,636 km
10,337 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
16,636 km
10,337 mi / 8,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
203°
south southwest

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.

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