The flight distance from Drysdale River Airport (DRY) in Drysdale River Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,259 kilometers (8,860 miles / 7,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:02 in Drysdale River Airport, it's 10:02 in Santiago. With a 12-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 1,195 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Drysdale River Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Drysdale River Airport (DRY) follows a heading of 201° (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 Drysdale River Airport (DRY) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.