HNL
Honolulu
United States
11,039 km
6,859 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,039 km
6,859 mi / 5,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HNL SCL
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code HNL SCL
ICAO Code PHNL SCEL
City Honolulu Santiago
Country United States Chile
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Santiago
Elevation 13 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Honolulu (HNL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,039 kilometers (6,859 miles / 5,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 00:55 in Honolulu, it's 07:55 in Santiago. With a 7-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 1,542 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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