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WGE to SCL: distance & flight time
Walgett (Walgett Airport) → Santiago (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport)
7,371 mi
11,862 km · 6,405 nm
14h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
7,371 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 55m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WGE — Walgett Airport · Walgett, Australia
- 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 WGE
- LHG · Lightning Ridge Airport41 mi away
- CNB · Coonamble Airport67 mi away
- BWQ · Brewarrina Airport78 mi away
- DRN · Dirranbandi Airport100 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 WGE from SCL?
The flight distance from Walgett (WGE) to Santiago (SCL) is 7,371 miles (11,862 km, 6,405 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WGE to SCL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 55m 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 Walgett and Santiago?
Santiago is 14 hours behind Walgett.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WGE to SCL?
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