BQL
Boulia Airport
Australia
12,961 km
8,053 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,961 km
8,053 mi / 6,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BQL SCL
Airport Name Boulia Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BQL SCL
ICAO Code YBOU SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Santiago
Elevation 542 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -22.910000, 139.900000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Boulia Airport (BQL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boulia Airport (BQL) in Boulia Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,961 kilometers (8,053 miles / 6,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 18:40 in Boulia Airport, it's 05:40 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 1,013 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Boulia Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Boulia Airport (BQL) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Boulia Airport (BQL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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