The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia is 10,841 kilometers (6,736 miles / 5,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:50 in Santiago, it's 18:50 in Queenstown Airport. With a 14-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 1,291 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown Airport (UEE) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). 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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.