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LHR to SCL: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Santiago (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport)
7,241 mi
11,653 km · 6,292 nm
14h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,241 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 40m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- SCL — Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport · Santiago, Chile
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near SCL
- KNA · Viña del mar Airport50 mi away
- QRC · De La Independencia Airport54 mi away
- MDZ · El Plumerillo Airport122 mi away
- TLX · Panguilemo Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from SCL?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Santiago (SCL) is 7,241 miles (11,653 km, 6,292 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to SCL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Santiago?
Santiago is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to SCL?
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