The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 16,941 kilometers (10,526 miles / 9,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Japan. 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 13:18 in Santiago, it's 01:18 in Wakkanai. 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 1,525 feet between the two airports. Wakkanai Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.