SCL
Santiago
Chile
10,429 km
6,480 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
10,429 km
6,480 mi / 5,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL YLW
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code SCL YLW
ICAO Code SCEL CYLW
City Santiago Kelowna
Country Chile Canada
Timezone America/Santiago America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 49.960000, -119.380000

Santiago (SCL) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 10,429 kilometers (6,480 miles / 5,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:50 in Santiago, it's 21:50 in Kelowna. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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