The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tanjung Balai Airport (TJB) in Karinmunbesar Island, Indonesia is 16,368 kilometers (10,171 miles / 8,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 11:59 in Santiago, it's 21:59 in Karinmunbesar Island. 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 1,552 feet between the two airports. Tanjung Balai Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Karinmunbesar Island (TJB) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Tanjung Balai Airport (TJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.