The flight distance from Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) in Al Ghaidah International Airport, Yemen to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,026 kilometers (8,715 miles / 7,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Al Ghaidah International Airport, it's 08:25 in Santiago. With a 6-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 1,421 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Al Ghaidah International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.