Santiago to Hong Kong
23h 39m The flight from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers 18,700 km (11,619 miles) and takes approximately 23h 39m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 202°, passing near 55.9° S, 150.3° E 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 | 34h 00m | 34h 25m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 23h 58m | 24h 24m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 20h 47m | 21h 12m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 22h 00m | 22h 25m |
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
| SCL | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Santiago | Hong Kong |
| Country | Chile | Hong Kong |
| ICAO | SCEL | VHHH |
| Coordinates | -33.393, -70.7858 | 22.3118, 113.9149 |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Santiago to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Santiago (SCL) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 23h 39m. The great-circle distance is 18,700 km (11,619 miles, 10,097 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 202°.
How far is Santiago from Hong Kong?
18,700 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,619 miles or 10,097 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 SCL and HKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 18,700 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 23h 39m 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.
Other routes from Santiago
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.