Airport Comparison
| SCL | TCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Tennant Creek Airport |
| IATA Code | SCL | TCA |
| ICAO Code | SCEL | YTNK |
| City | Santiago | Tennant Creek |
| Country | Chile | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | Australia/Darwin |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 1,236 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.390000, -70.790000 | -19.630000, 134.180000 |
Santiago (SCL) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 13,552 kilometers (8,421 miles / 7,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.
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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Santiago, it's 12:33 in Tennant Creek. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 155° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.