Distance From Waimaho Airstrip to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

The distance from Waimaho Airstrip () to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 6120 miles or 9849 kilometers or 5315 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 Ōkaihau ( New Zealand ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ōkaihau and Santiago takes around 14 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waimaho Airstrip, Ōkaihau, New Zealand to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 14 hours 4 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 • - SCL

Kilometers		9849 km
Statute Miles		6120 miles
Nautical Miles		5315 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 4 minutes

Waimaho Airstrip to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - to SCL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ōkaihau, New Zealand and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SCL

Time difference between Ōkaihau (New Zealand) and Santiago (Chile) is 16 Hours.
Santiago time is 16 Hours behind Ōkaihau.

Location	Local Time
Ōkaihau (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 00:36:37 NZDT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-03-19, 08:36:37 -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

Waimaho Airstrip ( / ) Ōkaihau, New Zealand

Destination

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