SCL
Santiago
Chile
15,791 km
9,812 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
15,791 km
9,812 mi / 8,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Santiago
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SCL UAM
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code SCL UAM
ICAO Code SCEL PGUA
City Santiago Yigo
Country Chile Guam
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Guam
Elevation 1,555 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 13.580000, 144.930000

Santiago (SCL) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 15,791 kilometers (9,812 miles / 8,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Guam. 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 21:15 in Santiago, it's 10:15 in Yigo. With a 13-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 Yigo (UAM) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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