Airport Comparison
| SCL | YQT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Thunder Bay Airport |
| IATA Code | SCL | YQT |
| ICAO Code | SCEL | CYQT |
| City | Santiago | Thunder Bay |
| Country | Chile | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | America/Thunder_Bay |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 653 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.390000, -70.790000 | 48.370000, -89.320000 |
Santiago (SCL) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 9,276 kilometers (5,764 miles / 5,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.
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 16:20 in Santiago, it's 14:20 in Thunder Bay.
The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.