The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) in Wuxi, China is 18,942 kilometers (11,770 miles / 10,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 China. 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 12:24 in Santiago, it's 23:24 in Wuxi. With a 11-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 1,531 feet between the two airports. Sunan Shuofang International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Wuxi (WUX) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.