SCL
Santiago
Chile
19,114 km
11,877 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
19,114 km
11,877 mi / 10,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SCL XIC
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code SCL XIC
ICAO Code SCEL ZUXC
City Santiago Xichang
Country Chile China
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,555 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 27.990000, 102.180000

Santiago (SCL) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 19,114 kilometers (11,877 miles / 10,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 10:02 in Santiago, it's 21:02 in Xichang. 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 3,557 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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