MEB
Melbourne Essendon Airport
Australia
11,288 km
7,014 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,288 km
7,014 mi / 6,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MEB SCL
Airport Name Melbourne Essendon Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MEB SCL
ICAO Code YMEN SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Santiago
Elevation 282 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -37.730000, 144.900000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,288 kilometers (7,014 miles / 6,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 01:18 in Melbourne Essendon Airport, it's 11:18 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 1,273 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Melbourne Essendon Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) follows a heading of 208° (south 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 Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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