SCL
Santiago
Chile
14,792 km
9,191 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
14,792 km
9,191 mi / 7,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Santiago
Heading
85°
east

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Airport Comparison

SCL SHJ
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code SCL SHJ
ICAO Code SCEL OMSJ
City Santiago Sharjah
Country Chile United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Dubai
Elevation 1,555 ft 111 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 25.330000, 55.520000

Santiago (SCL) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 14,792 kilometers (9,191 miles / 7,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Santiago, it's 12:20 in Sharjah. 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 1,444 feet between the two airports. Sharjah International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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