Santiago to Dubai
18h 46m The flight from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 14,774 km (9,180 miles) and takes approximately 18h 46m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 85°, passing near 8.9° S, 3.2° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 26h 52m | 27h 17m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 56m | 19h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 25m | 16h 50m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 23m | 17h 48m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SCL | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Santiago | Dubai |
| Country | Chile | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | SCEL | OMDB |
| Coordinates | -33.393, -70.7858 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Santiago to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Santiago (SCL) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 18h 46m. The great-circle distance is 14,774 km (9,180 miles, 7,977 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 85°.
How far is Santiago from Dubai?
14,774 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,180 miles or 7,977 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SCL and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,774 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 46m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Santiago
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.