AKL to SCL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 9,653 km (5,998 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 35m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SCL to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Santiago?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 9,653 km (5,998 mi, 5,212 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to SCL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SCL is roughly southeast of AKL.
How is the AKL to SCL route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-SCL in IATA codes and NZAA-SCEL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCL (SCEL).
| AKL | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | SCEL |
| Country | New Zealand | Chile |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #218 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; SCEL starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SCL sits 1,532 ft (467 m) higher than AKL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AKL to SCL
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Santiago?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are 9,653 km (5,998 mi, 5,212 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to SCL?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and SCL takes about 12h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SCL from AKL?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) lies roughly southeast of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to SCL?
1 airline appear on the AKL-SCL route in the open dataset, including LAN Airlines.
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