The flight distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,012 kilometers (7,464 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 United Kingdom 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 08:28 in Orkney Islands, it's 05:28 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,505 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Kirkwall Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Orkney Islands (KOI) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.