SCL
Santiago
Chile
13,713 km
8,521 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
13,713 km
8,521 mi / 7,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
27°
north northeast

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SCL SOT
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code SCL SOT
ICAO Code SCEL EFSO
City Santiago Sodankyla
Country Chile Finland
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,555 ft 602 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 67.390000, 26.620000

Santiago (SCL) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 13,713 kilometers (8,521 miles / 7,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:01 in Santiago, it's 15:01 in Sodankyla. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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