The flight distance from Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) in Dharavandhoo, Maldives to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,143 kilometers (9,409 miles / 8,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 15:56 in Dharavandhoo, it's 07:56 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 1,549 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Dharavandhoo Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Dharavandhoo (DRV) follows a heading of 122° (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 Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.