The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) in Interlaken Air Base, Switzerland is 11,868 kilometers (7,374 miles / 6,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Switzerland. 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 10:40 in Santiago, it's 16:40 in Interlaken Air Base. 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 1,555 feet between the two airports. Interlaken Air Base sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 239° (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 Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.