SCL
Santiago
Chile
13,378 km
8,312 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
13,378 km
8,312 mi / 7,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Santiago
Heading
184°
south

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Airport Comparison

SCL USL
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code SCL USL
ICAO Code SCEL YUSL
City Santiago N/A
Country Chile Australia
Timezone America/Santiago Australia/Perth
Elevation 1,555 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Santiago (SCL) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 13,378 kilometers (8,312 miles / 7,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 04:24 in Santiago, it's 16:24 in Useless Loop Airport. With a 12-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 1,555 feet between the two airports. Useless Loop Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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