Narita to Santiago
21h 44m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) covers 17,161 km (10,663 miles) and takes approximately 21h 44m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 94°, passing near 4.4° N, 142.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 31h 12m | 31h 37m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 22h 00m | 22h 25m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 19h 04m | 19h 29m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 20h 11m | 20h 37m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| NRT | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport |
| City | Narita | Santiago |
| Country | Japan | Chile |
| ICAO | RJAA | SCEL |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | -33.393, -70.7858 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 1,555 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Santiago?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Santiago (SCL) takes about 21h 44m. The great-circle distance is 17,161 km (10,663 miles, 9,266 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 94°.
How far is Narita from Santiago?
17,161 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,663 miles or 9,266 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between NRT and SCL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 17,161 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 21h 44m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.