LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
11,101 km
6,898 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,101 km
6,898 mi / 5,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Lord_Howe
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LDH SCL
Airport Name Lord Howe Island Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LDH SCL
ICAO Code YLHI SCEL
City Lord Howe Island Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Lord_Howe America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -31.540000, 159.080000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,101 kilometers (6,898 miles / 5,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 12:58 in Lord Howe Island, it's 22:58 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 1,550 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Lord Howe Island Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) follows a heading of 221° (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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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