MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
13,974 km
8,683 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,974 km
8,683 mi / 7,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MTD SCL
Airport Name Mount Sanford Station Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MTD SCL
ICAO Code YMSF SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Santiago
Elevation 231 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -16.980000, 130.550000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,974 kilometers (8,683 miles / 7,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 06:32 in Mount Sanford Station Airport, it's 18:02 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 1,324 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Mount Sanford Station Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) follows a heading of 205° (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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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