The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Chile with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Santiago, it's 12:17 in Samos Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,536 feet between the two airports. Samos Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Samos Island (SMI) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.