The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,008 kilometers (8,704 miles / 7,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 19:30 in Groote Eylandt, it's 07:00 in Santiago. With a 12.5-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 1,502 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Groote Eylandt Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 213° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.