Airport Comparison
| GDD | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gordon Downs Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | GDD | SCL |
| ICAO Code | YGDN | SCEL |
| City | Gordon Downs | Santiago |
| Country | Australia | Chile |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 800 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -18.680000, 128.590000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Gordon Downs (GDD) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,871 kilometers (8,619 miles / 7,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.
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 00:11 in Gordon Downs, it's 13:11 in Santiago. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Gordon Downs (GDD) follows a heading of 202° (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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.