The flight distance from Karpathos Airport (AOK) in Karpathos Island, Greece to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,720 kilometers (7,904 miles / 6,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Karpathos Island, it's 18:06 in Santiago. With a 7-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 1,489 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Karpathos Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Karpathos Island (AOK) follows a heading of 62° (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 Karpathos Airport (AOK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.