The flight distance from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,738 kilometers (8,536 miles / 7,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 14:29 in Balgo Hill Airport, it's 03:29 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,116 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Balgo Hill Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) follows a heading of 201° (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 Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.