The flight distance from McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,784 kilometers (8,565 miles / 7,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 04:18 in McArthur River Mine, it's 15:48 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 1,424 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than McArthur River Mine Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to McArthur River Mine (MCV) follows a heading of 212° (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 McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.