The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 9,139 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:24 in Santiago, it's 08:24 in Velas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,244 feet between the two airports. Sao Jorge Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 215° (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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.