Distance From Zürich Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, ZRH - SCL Distance

The distance from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 7429 miles or 11956 kilometers or 6451 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 Zurich ( Switzerland ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zurich and Santiago takes around 17 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 17 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 • ZRH - SCL

Kilometers		11956 km
Statute Miles		7429 miles
Nautical Miles		6451 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 4 minutes

Zürich Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - ZRH to SCL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zurich, Switzerland and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZRH - SCL

Time difference between Zurich (Switzerland) and Santiago (Chile) is 4 Hours.
Santiago time is 4 Hours behind Zurich.

Location	Local Time
Zurich (Switzerland)	2026-01-29, 06:49:16 CET
Santiago (Chile)	2026-01-29, 02:49:16 -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

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland

Destination

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