The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,549 kilometers (8,419 miles / 7,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Norway with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:53 in Longyearbyen, it's 08:53 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,467 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Svalbard Airport Longyear.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.