SCL
Santiago
Chile
14,891 km
9,253 miles
TIM
Timika-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,891 km
9,253 mi / 8,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Santiago
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SCL TIM
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Moses Kilangin Airport
IATA Code SCL TIM
ICAO Code SCEL WABP
City Santiago Timika-Papua Island
Country Chile Indonesia
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,555 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -4.530000, 136.890000

Santiago (SCL) to Timika-Papua Island (TIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Moses Kilangin Airport (TIM) in Timika-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,891 kilometers (9,253 miles / 8,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Indonesia. 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 13:02 in Santiago, it's 01:02 in Timika-Papua Island. With a 12-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 1,452 feet between the two airports. Moses Kilangin Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Timika-Papua Island (TIM) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 147° (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 Moses Kilangin Airport (TIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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