Santiago to London
14h 54m The flight from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 11,653 km (7,241 miles) and takes approximately 14h 54m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 37°, passing near 11.0° N, 41.5° 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 | 21h 11m | 21h 36m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 56m | 15h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 57m | 13h 22m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 43m | 14h 08m |
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 | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| City | Santiago | London |
| Country | Chile | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | SCEL | EGLL |
| Coordinates | -33.393, -70.7858 | 51.4707, -0.4599 |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 83 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Santiago to London?
A non-stop flight from Santiago (SCL) to London (LHR) takes about 14h 54m. The great-circle distance is 11,653 km (7,241 miles, 6,292 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 37°.
How far is Santiago from London?
11,653 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,241 miles or 6,292 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 LHR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,653 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 54m 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.