The flight distance from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,923 kilometers (7,409 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 02:09 in Lightning Ridge Airport, it's 12:09 in Santiago. With a 14-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 1,015 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Lightning Ridge Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) follows a heading of 215° (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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.