The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,736 kilometers (7,914 miles / 6,877 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 05:37 in Desroches Island, it's 21:37 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 Desroches Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 116° (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 Desroches Airport (DES) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.