LEL
Lake Evella Airport
Australia
14,185 km
8,814 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
14,185 km
8,814 mi / 7,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LEL SCL
Airport Name Lake Evella Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LEL SCL
ICAO Code YLEV SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Santiago
Elevation 256 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -12.500000, 135.810000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Lake Evella Airport (LEL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Evella Airport (LEL) in Lake Evella Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,185 kilometers (8,814 miles / 7,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 04:59 in Lake Evella Airport, it's 16:29 in Santiago. With a 12.5-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 1,299 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Lake Evella Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Lake Evella Airport (LEL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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