Distance From Sanming Shaxian Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, SQJ - SCL Distance

The distance from Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 11731 miles or 18880 kilometers or 10188 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 Sanming ( China ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanming and Santiago takes around 26 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanming Shaxian Airport, Sanming, China to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 26 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 • SQJ - SCL

Kilometers		18880 km
Statute Miles		11731 miles
Nautical Miles		10188 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 58 minutes

Sanming Shaxian Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - SQJ to SCL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sanming, China and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQJ - SCL

Time difference between Sanming (China) and Santiago (Chile) is 11 Hours.
Santiago time is 11 Hours behind Sanming.

Location	Local Time
Sanming (China)	2025-12-15, 16:54:05 CST
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-15, 05:54:05 -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

Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ / ZSSM) Sanming, China

Destination

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