DEI
Denis Island
Seychelles
13,043 km
8,104 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,043 km
8,104 mi / 7,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
229°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

DEI SCL
Airport Name Denis Island Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code DEI SCL
ICAO Code FSSD SCEL
City Denis Island Santiago
Country Seychelles Chile
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Santiago
Elevation 10 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -3.800000, 55.670000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Denis Island (DEI) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denis Island Airport (DEI) in Denis Island, Seychelles to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,043 kilometers (8,104 miles / 7,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:43 in Denis Island, it's 09:43 in Santiago. With a 8-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 1,545 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Denis Island Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Denis Island (DEI) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Denis Island Airport (DEI) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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