SCL
Santiago
Chile
15,220 km
9,457 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
15,220 km
9,457 mi / 8,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Santiago
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SCL TCX
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code SCL TCX
ICAO Code SCEL OIMT
City Santiago Tabas
Country Chile Iran
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,555 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 33.670000, 56.890000

Santiago (SCL) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 15,220 kilometers (9,457 miles / 8,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in Santiago, it's 16:00 in Tabas. With a 6.5-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 Tabas (TCX) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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