The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Kalumburu Airport (UBU) in Kalumburu Airport, Australia is 14,400 kilometers (8,948 miles / 7,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Santiago, it's 20:29 in Kalumburu Airport. With a 12-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 1,526 feet between the two airports. Kalumburu Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Kalumburu Airport (UBU) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). 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 Kalumburu Airport (UBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.