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SCL to DHF: distance & flight time
Santiago (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
9,105 mi
14,653 km · 7,912 nm
18h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
9,105 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 19m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SCL — Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport · Santiago, Chile
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SCL from DHF?
The flight distance from Santiago (SCL) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 9,105 miles (14,653 km, 7,912 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SCL to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 19m 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 Santiago and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Santiago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SCL to DHF?
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