Sydney to San Bernardo flights
San Bernardo lies 11,332 km (7,041 mi) south-east of Sydney, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Sydney | San Bernardo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Chile |
| Population | 5.6 million | 249,858 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 571 m (1,873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | SCL, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 8050000 |
Clocks in San Bernardo are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 15 h 17 min journey lands only 2 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Bernardo
Crossing from Australia into Chile: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (CLP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in San Bernardo
San Bernardo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,303 ft | 1,555 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Bernardo from Sydney?
11,332 km (7,041 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to San Bernardo by air?
About 15 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and San Bernardo?
San Bernardo is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Santiago against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to San Bernardo flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What currency do I need in San Bernardo?
The Peso (CLP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.