NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
14,765 km
9,174 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
14,765 km
9,174 mi / 7,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
247°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

NHD SCL
Airport Name Al Minhad Air Base Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code NHD SCL
ICAO Code OMDM SCEL
City Dubai Santiago
Country United Arab Emirates Chile
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Santiago
Elevation 165 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 25.030000, 55.370000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Dubai (NHD) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,765 kilometers (9,174 miles / 7,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Arab Emirates with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Dubai, it's 20:56 in Santiago. With a 8-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 1,390 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Al Minhad Air Base.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Dubai (NHD) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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