ACF
Brisbane
Australia
11,812 km
7,340 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,812 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACF SCL
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code ACF SCL
ICAO Code YBAF SCEL
City Brisbane Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Santiago
Elevation 63 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Brisbane (ACF) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,812 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:41 in Brisbane, it's 17:41 in Santiago. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,492 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Brisbane Archerfield Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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