Melbourne to Santiago flights
Santiago lies 11,276 km (7,007 mi) south-east of Melbourne, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 12 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.
| Melbourne | Santiago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Chile |
| Population | 5.4 million | 4.8 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 556 m (1,824 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | SCL, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 8320000 |
Clocks in Santiago are 13 h behind Melbourne right now, so a 15 h 12 min journey lands only 2 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santiago
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 Melbourne
Melbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV, 50 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 11 km), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 22 km).
Arriving in Santiago
Santiago is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 15 km (9 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 | 15 km (9 mi) | 12,303 ft | 1,555 ft |
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Staying in Santiago
Our booking partner lists 2,634+ places to stay in Santiago (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 636 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (395), and 23 are five-star. Across 361 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 486,143 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santiago from Melbourne?
11,276 km (7,007 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Santiago by air?
About 15 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Santiago?
Santiago is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Santiago against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Melbourne to Santiago flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What currency do I need in Santiago?
The Peso (CLP).
Where can I stay in Santiago?
Our booking partner lists 2,634+ places to stay in Santiago, bookable on this site.
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.