The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Vaasa Airport (VAA) in Vaasa, Finland is 13,398 kilometers (8,325 miles / 7,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Finland. 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 19:52 in Santiago, it's 02:52 in Vaasa. With a 7-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 1,536 feet between the two airports. Vaasa Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Vaasa (VAA) 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 Vaasa Airport (VAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.