CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
12,632 km
7,849 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,632 km
7,849 mi / 6,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
245°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CPH SCL
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CPH SCL
ICAO Code EKCH SCEL
City Copenhagen Santiago
Country Denmark Chile
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Santiago
Elevation 17 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,632 kilometers (7,849 miles / 6,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Copenhagen, it's 11:00 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 1,538 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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