GDN
Gdańsk
Poland
12,918 km
8,027 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,918 km
8,027 mi / 6,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDN SCL
Airport Name Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code GDN SCL
ICAO Code EPGD SCEL
City Gdańsk Santiago
Country Poland Chile
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Santiago
Elevation 489 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 54.380000, 18.470000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Gdańsk (GDN) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) in Gdańsk, Poland to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,918 kilometers (8,027 miles / 6,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Poland 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 14:22 in Gdańsk, it's 10:22 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 1,066 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Gdańsk (GDN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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