Melbourne (MEL) to Santiago (SCL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,019
miles
11,295
kilometers
6,099
nautical miles

🕐 13h 52m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (150°)
Direction
🌍 -14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,019 11,230
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,019 11,230
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,019 10,529
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,019 10,529
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,019 14,038
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,019 10,529
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 7,019 miles across 15 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to SCL route connects Melbourne, Australia with Santiago, Chile. This long-haul flight covers 7,019 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to Chile. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 150° from Melbourne. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About SCL

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) serves Santiago, Chile.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is 7,019 miles (11,295 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to SCL typically take around 13h 52m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,019 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.