Santiago to Central Coast flights
Central Coast lies 11,379 km (7,070 mi) south-west of Santiago, +13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 20 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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| Santiago | Central Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Australia |
| Population | 4.8 million | 346,596 |
| Elevation | 556 m (1,824 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Nearest large airport | SCL, 15 km out | SYD, 60 km out |
Clocks in Central Coast are 13 h ahead of Santiago right now, so a 15 h 20 min journey lands 28 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Central Coast
Crossing from Chile into Australia: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (AUD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +61; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Central Coast
Central Coast is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Newcastle Airport (NTL, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | 60 km (37 mi) | 12,999 ft | 21 ft |
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,033 ft | 31 ft |
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Staying in Central Coast
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Common questions
How far is Central Coast from Santiago?
11,379 km (7,070 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Santiago.
How long does it take to get from Santiago to Central Coast by air?
About 15 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago and Central Coast?
Central Coast is 13 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Sydney against America/Santiago).
Which airports are used for Santiago to Central Coast flights?
Typically Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD); Central Coast also has NTL.
What currency do I need in Central Coast?
The Dollar (AUD).
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.