The flight distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,444 kilometers (5,868 miles / 5,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 New Zealand 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 07:24 in Nelson, it's 15:24 in Santiago. With a 16-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 1,538 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Nelson Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Nelson (NSN) follows a heading of 223° (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 Nelson Airport (NSN) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.