Airport Comparison
| BDW | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bedford Downs Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BDW | SCL |
| ICAO Code | YBDF | SCEL |
| City | N/A | Santiago |
| Country | Australia | Chile |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 1,750 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.290000, 127.460000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) in Bedford Downs Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,056 kilometers (8,734 miles / 7,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.
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 16:16 in Bedford Downs Airport, it's 05:16 in Santiago. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.