SCL
Santiago
Chile
12,804 km
7,956 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
12,804 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santiago
Heading
60°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

SCL SMI
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code SCL SMI
ICAO Code SCEL LGSM
City Santiago Samos Island
Country Chile Greece
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Athens
Elevation 1,555 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 37.690000, 26.910000

Santiago (SCL) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Greece. 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 01:03 in Santiago, it's 08:03 in Samos Island. With a 7-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 1,536 feet between the two airports. Samos Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Samos Island (SMI) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 246° (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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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