Airport Comparison
| HGD | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hughenden Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | HGD | SCL |
| ICAO Code | YHUG | SCEL |
| City | N/A | Santiago |
| Country | Australia | Chile |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.820000, 144.230000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Hughenden Airport (HGD) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hughenden Airport (HGD) in Hughenden Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,935 kilometers (8,038 miles / 6,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.
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 05:37 in Hughenden Airport, it's 16:37 in Santiago. With a 13-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 Hughenden Airport (HGD) follows a heading of 217° (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 Hughenden Airport (HGD) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.