Distance From RMAF Butterworth Air Base to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, BWH - SCL Distance

The distance from RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 10426 miles or 16778 kilometers or 9054 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Butterworth ( Malaysia ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Butterworth and Santiago takes around 23 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RMAF Butterworth Air Base, Butterworth, Malaysia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 23 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BWH - SCL

Kilometers		16778 km
Statute Miles		10426 miles
Nautical Miles		9054 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 58 minutes

RMAF Butterworth Air Base to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - BWH to SCL Flight Path

Location of RMAF Butterworth Air Base & Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Butterworth to Santiago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Butterworth, Malaysia and Santiago, Chile. .

Nonstop flight route between Butterworth, Malaysia and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BWH - SCL

Time difference between Butterworth (Malaysia) and Santiago (Chile) is 11 Hours.
Santiago time is 11 Hours behind Butterworth.

Location	Local Time
Butterworth (Malaysia)	2026-03-19, 03:39:38 +08
Santiago (Chile)	2026-03-18, 16:39:38 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH / WMKB) Butterworth, Malaysia

Destination

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL / SCEL) Santiago, Chile