Airport Comparison
| CFS | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Coffs Harbour Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | CFS | SCL |
| ICAO Code | YSCH | SCEL |
| City | Coffs Harbour | Santiago |
| Country | Australia | Chile |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -30.320000, 153.120000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) in Coffs Harbour, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,561 kilometers (7,184 miles / 6,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.
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 02:01 in Coffs Harbour, it's 12:01 in Santiago. With a 14-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 1,537 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Coffs Harbour Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) follows a heading of 218° (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 Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.