The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tours-Val-de-Loire Airport (TUF) in Tours/Val de Loire (Loire Valley), France is 11,462 kilometers (7,122 miles / 6,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 France. 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 10:11 in Santiago, it's 16:11 in Tours/Val de Loire (Loire Valley). With a 6-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 1,198 feet between the two airports. Tours-Val-de-Loire Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tours/Val de Loire (Loire Valley) (TUF) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Tours-Val-de-Loire Airport (TUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.