GWT
Westerland
Germany
12,352 km
7,675 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,352 km
7,675 mi / 6,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GWT SCL
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code GWT SCL
ICAO Code EDXW SCEL
City Westerland Santiago
Country Germany Chile
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Santiago
Elevation 51 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Westerland (GWT) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,352 kilometers (7,675 miles / 6,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Westerland, it's 19:55 in Santiago. With a 6-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 1,504 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Westerland Sylt Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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