PLH
Plymouth
United Kingdom
11,379 km
7,070 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,379 km
7,070 mi / 6,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
232°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

PLH SCL
Airport Name Plymouth City Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code PLH SCL
ICAO Code EGHD SCEL
City Plymouth Santiago
Country United Kingdom Chile
Timezone Europe/London America/Santiago
Elevation 476 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 50.420000, -4.110000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Plymouth (PLH) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Plymouth City Airport (PLH) in Plymouth, United Kingdom to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,379 kilometers (7,070 miles / 6,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Plymouth, it's 18:16 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,079 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Plymouth City Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Plymouth (PLH) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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