DHA
King Abdulaziz Air Base
Saudi Arabia
14,338 km
8,909 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
14,338 km
8,909 mi / 7,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DHA SCL
Airport Name King Abdulaziz Air Base Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code DHA SCL
ICAO Code OEDR SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country Saudi Arabia Chile
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Santiago
Elevation 84 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.150000 -33.390000, -70.790000

King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) in King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,338 kilometers (8,909 miles / 7,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 19:37 in King Abdulaziz Air Base, it's 13:37 in Santiago. With a 6-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 1,471 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz Air Base.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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