Distance From Wellington International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, WLG - SCL Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 5805 miles or 9342 kilometers or 5041 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 Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Santiago takes around 13 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 13 hours 20 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 • WLG - SCL

Kilometers		9342 km
Statute Miles		5805 miles
Nautical Miles		5041 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 20 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to SCL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - SCL

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

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2026-05-06, 09:11:05 NZST
Santiago (Chile)	2026-05-05, 17:11:05 -04

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

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

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