SCL
Santiago
Chile
14,784 km
9,186 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
14,784 km
9,186 mi / 7,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Santiago
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SCL THR
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code SCL THR
ICAO Code SCEL OIII
City Santiago Tehran
Country Chile Iran
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,555 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 35.690000, 51.310000

Santiago (SCL) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 14,784 kilometers (9,186 miles / 7,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Iran. 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 16:13 in Santiago, it's 22:43 in Tehran. With a 6.5-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 2,407 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 255° (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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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