HGL
Helgoland
Germany
12,290 km
7,637 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,290 km
7,637 mi / 6,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

HGL SCL
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code HGL SCL
ICAO Code EDXH SCEL
City Helgoland Santiago
Country Germany Chile
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Santiago
Elevation 8 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Helgoland (HGL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,290 kilometers (7,637 miles / 6,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 23:20 in Helgoland, it's 17:20 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 1,547 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Helgoland-Dune Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Helgoland (HGL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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