DWC
Jebel Ali
United Arab Emirates
14,740 km
9,159 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
14,740 km
9,159 mi / 7,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DWC SCL
Airport Name Al Maktoum International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code DWC SCL
ICAO Code OMDW SCEL
City Jebel Ali Santiago
Country United Arab Emirates Chile
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Santiago
Elevation 114 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 24.900000, 55.160000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Jebel Ali (DWC) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,740 kilometers (9,159 miles / 7,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 21:19 in Jebel Ali, it's 14:19 in Santiago. With a 7-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 1,441 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Al Maktoum International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Jebel Ali (DWC) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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