Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Santiago (SCL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,264
miles
16,519
kilometers
8,920
nautical miles

🕐 20h 3m
Flight Time
🧭 S (192°)
Direction
🌍 -12h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
10,264 16,422
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
10,264 16,422
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
10,264 15,396
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
10,264 15,396
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
10,264 20,528
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
10,264 15,396
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Kuala Lumpur to Santiago would take approximately 22 days compared to just 20h 3m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to SCL route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Santiago, Chile. This long-haul flight covers 10,264 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Malaysia to Chile. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 192° from Kuala Lumpur. There is a 12 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

🛬 About SCL

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) serves Santiago, Chile.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is 10,264 miles (16,519 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from KUL to SCL typically take around 20h 3m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 10,264 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.