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MCY to ZAL: distance & flight time
Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) → Valdivia (Pichoy Airport)
6,979 mi
11,232 km · 6,065 nm
14h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,979 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 9m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCY — Sunshine Coast Airport · Maroochydore, Australia
- ZAL — Pichoy Airport · Valdivia, Chile
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MCY
- CUD · Caloundra Airport14 mi away
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport54 mi away
- ACF · Brisbane Archerfield Airport67 mi away
- KGY · Kingaroy Airport77 mi away
Near ZAL
- ZCO · La Araucanía Airport55 mi away
- ZOS · Cañal Bajo Carlos - Hott Siebert Airport66 mi away
- PZS · Maquehue Airport66 mi away
- ZPC · Pucón Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCY from ZAL?
The flight distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Valdivia (ZAL) is 6,979 miles (11,232 km, 6,065 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCY to ZAL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MCY to ZAL?
Nonstop service on MCY–ZAL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Valdivia?
Valdivia is 13 hours behind Maroochydore.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCY to ZAL?
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Why are some MCY to ZAL fares phone-only?
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