The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 12,223 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in Santiago, it's 08:50 in Thule.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,304 feet between the two airports. Thule Air Base sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.