The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,646 kilometers (6,615 miles / 5,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Fiji 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 21:46 in Laucala Island, it's 06:46 in Santiago. With a 15-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 1,545 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Laucala Island Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.