SCL
Santiago
Chile
16,788 km
10,431 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
16,788 km
10,431 mi / 9,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

SCL ZAM
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code SCL ZAM
ICAO Code SCEL RPMZ
City Santiago Zamboanga City
Country Chile Philippines
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Manila
Elevation 1,555 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 6.920000, 122.060000

Santiago (SCL) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 16,788 kilometers (10,431 miles / 9,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Philippines. 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 20:36 in Santiago, it's 07:36 in Zamboanga City. 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 1,522 feet between the two airports. Zamboanga International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 157° (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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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