The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,608 kilometers (9,077 miles / 7,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Iran with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:07 in Ardabil, it's 11:37 in Santiago. With a 6.5-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 2,760 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Ardabil Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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