Distance From Caloundra Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, CUD - SCL Distance

The distance from Caloundra Airport (CUD) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 7379 miles or 11874 kilometers or 6408 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Caloundra ( Australia ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Caloundra and Santiago takes around 16 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Caloundra Airport, Caloundra, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 16 hours 57 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CUD - SCL

Kilometers		11874 km
Statute Miles		7379 miles
Nautical Miles		6408 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 57 minutes

Caloundra Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - CUD to SCL Flight Path

Location of Caloundra Airport & Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Caloundra to Santiago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Caloundra, Australia and Santiago, Chile. .

Nonstop flight route between Caloundra, Australia and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CUD - SCL

Time difference between Caloundra (Australia) and Santiago (Chile) is 13 Hours.
Santiago time is 13 Hours behind Caloundra.

Location	Local Time
Caloundra (Australia)	2026-03-18, 16:45:57 AEST
Santiago (Chile)	2026-03-18, 03:45:57 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Caloundra Airport (CUD / YCDR) Caloundra, Australia

Destination

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL / SCEL) Santiago, Chile