The flight distance from Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,091 kilometers (8,756 miles / 7,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 01:19 in Saibai Island, it's 12:19 in Santiago. With a 13-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 1,540 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Saibai Island Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Saibai Island (SBR) 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 Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.