SCL
Santiago
Chile
13,131 km
8,159 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
13,131 km
8,159 mi / 7,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SCL VDA
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code SCL VDA
ICAO Code SCEL LLOV
City Santiago Eilat
Country Chile Israel
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 29.940000, 34.940000

Santiago (SCL) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 13,131 kilometers (8,159 miles / 7,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Israel. 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 14:12 in Santiago, it's 19:12 in Eilat. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Eilat (VDA) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 246° (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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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