HIG
Highbury Airport
Australia
13,408 km
8,331 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,408 km
8,331 mi / 7,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
147°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

HIG SCL
Airport Name Highbury Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code HIG SCL
ICAO Code YHHY SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Santiago
Elevation 0 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -16.430000, 143.150000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Highbury Airport (HIG) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Highbury Airport (HIG) in Highbury Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,408 kilometers (8,331 miles / 7,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 12:52 in Highbury Airport, it's 22:52 in Santiago. With a 14-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 1,555 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Highbury Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Highbury Airport (HIG) follows a heading of 218° (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 Highbury Airport (HIG) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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