The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 12,991 kilometers (8,072 miles / 7,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Santiago, it's 13:56 in Sharm el-Sheikh. 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 1,412 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 245° (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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.