The flight distance from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,181 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Portugal 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 11:49 in Ponta Delgada, it's 09:49 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,296 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Joao Paulo II Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) follows a heading of 34° (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 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.