SCL
Santiago
Chile
11,956 km
7,429 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
11,956 km
7,429 mi / 6,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Santiago
Heading
44°
northeast

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SCL ZRH
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SCL ZRH
ICAO Code SCEL LSZH
City Santiago Zurich
Country Chile Switzerland
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 47.460000, 8.550000

Santiago (SCL) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 11,956 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 02:57 in Santiago, it's 06:57 in Zurich. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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