SCL
Santiago
Chile
18,849 km
11,712 miles
YNT
Yantai
China
Distance
18,849 km
11,712 mi / 10,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
297°
west northwest

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SCL YNT
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Penglai Intl
IATA Code SCL YNT
ICAO Code SCEL ZSYT
City Santiago Yantai
Country Chile China
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,555 ft 154 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 37.660000, 120.990000

Santiago (SCL) to Yantai (YNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Penglai Intl (YNT) in Yantai, China is 18,849 kilometers (11,712 miles / 10,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 18:41 in Santiago, it's 05:41 in Yantai. 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 1,401 feet between the two airports. Penglai Intl sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Yantai (YNT) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 70° (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 Penglai Intl (YNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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