The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 13,715 kilometers (8,522 miles / 7,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Russia. 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 22:38 in Santiago, it's 04:38 in Velikiye Luki. 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 1,227 feet between the two airports. Velikiye Luki Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Velikiye Luki (VLU) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 258° (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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.