DDD
Dhaalu Atoll
Maldives
14,927 km
9,275 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
14,927 km
9,275 mi / 8,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
224°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

DDD SCL
Airport Name Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code DDD SCL
ICAO Code VRMU SCEL
City Dhaalu Atoll Santiago
Country Maldives Chile
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Santiago
Elevation 6 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 2.670000, 72.890000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,927 kilometers (9,275 miles / 8,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Maldives 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 06:24 in Dhaalu Atoll, it's 21:24 in Santiago. With a 9-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 1,550 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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