Airport Comparison
| SCL | WAE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Wadi Al Dawasir Airport |
| IATA Code | SCL | WAE |
| ICAO Code | SCEL | OEWD |
| City | Santiago | N/A |
| Country | Chile | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 2,062 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.390000, -70.790000 | 20.500000, 45.200000 |
Santiago (SCL) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 13,607 kilometers (8,455 miles / 7,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 85°.
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 Saudi Arabia. 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 06:51 in Santiago, it's 12:51 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. 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.
The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 243° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.