SCL
Santiago
Chile
17,566 km
10,915 miles
UTP
Rayong
Thailand
Distance
17,566 km
10,915 mi / 9,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Santiago
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SCL UTP
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport U-Tapao International Airport
IATA Code SCL UTP
ICAO Code SCEL VTBU
City Santiago Rayong
Country Chile Thailand
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 1,555 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 12.680000, 101.000000

Santiago (SCL) to Rayong (UTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) in Rayong, Thailand is 17,566 kilometers (10,915 miles / 9,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Thailand. 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 13:11 in Santiago, it's 23:11 in Rayong. 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 1,513 feet between the two airports. U-Tapao International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Rayong (UTP) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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