DIL
Dili
Timor-Leste
15,043 km
9,347 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
15,043 km
9,347 mi / 8,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Dili
Heading
161°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

DIL SCL
Airport Name Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code DIL SCL
ICAO Code WPDL SCEL
City Dili Santiago
Country Timor-Leste Chile
Timezone Asia/Dili America/Santiago
Elevation 154 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -8.550000, 125.530000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Dili (DIL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili, Timor-Leste to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,043 kilometers (9,347 miles / 8,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Timor-Leste 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 07:39 in Dili, it's 18:39 in Santiago. With a 13-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 1,401 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Dili (DIL) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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