Distance From Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, SYD - SCL Distance

The distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 7047 miles or 11340 kilometers or 6119 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 Sydney ( Australia ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Santiago takes around 16 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 16 hours 12 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 • SYD - SCL

Kilometers		11340 km
Statute Miles		7047 miles
Nautical Miles		6119 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 12 minutes

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - SYD to SCL Flight Path

Location of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport & Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sydney, Australia and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYD - SCL

Time difference between Sydney (Australia) and Santiago (Chile) is 14 Hours.
Santiago time is 14 Hours behind Sydney.

Location	Local Time
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-17, 03:00:49 AEDT
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-16, 13:00:49 -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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia

Destination

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