The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,099 kilometers (7,518 miles / 6,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Germany 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 11:10 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 07:10 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,191 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 42° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.