The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 15,974 kilometers (9,926 miles / 8,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 18:26 in Hingurakgoda, it's 08:56 in Santiago. With a 9.5-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 1,385 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Minneriya Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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