Airport Comparison
| PLO | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Lincoln Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PLO | SCL |
| ICAO Code | YPLC | SCEL |
| City | Port Lincoln | Santiago |
| Country | Australia | Chile |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 36 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.610000, 135.880000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Port Lincoln (PLO) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,959 kilometers (7,431 miles / 6,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.
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 04:45 in Port Lincoln, it's 15:15 in Santiago. With a 13.5-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 1,519 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Port Lincoln Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Port Lincoln (PLO) follows a heading of 203° (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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.