NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
13,925 km
8,653 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,925 km
8,653 mi / 7,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Australia/Perth
Heading
160°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

NLS SCL
Airport Name Nicholson Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code NLS SCL
ICAO Code YNIC SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Santiago
Elevation 0 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -18.050000, 128.900000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,925 kilometers (8,653 miles / 7,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 07:55 in Nicholson Airport, it's 19:55 in Santiago. With a 12-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 1,555 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Nicholson Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) follows a heading of 203° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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