GBH
Galbraith Lake
United States
12,995 km
8,075 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,995 km
8,075 mi / 7,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GBH SCL
Airport Name Galbraith Lake Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code GBH SCL
ICAO Code PAGB SCEL
City Galbraith Lake Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Santiago
Elevation 2,663 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 68.480000, -149.490000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Galbraith Lake (GBH) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) in Galbraith Lake, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,995 kilometers (8,075 miles / 7,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:43 in Galbraith Lake, it's 12:43 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 1,108 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Galbraith Lake Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Galbraith Lake (GBH) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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