The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,713 kilometers (9,763 miles / 8,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Afghanistan 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 15:53 in Herat Airport, it's 08:23 in Santiago. With a 7.5-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 1,651 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.