Santiago to Newcastle flights
Newcastle lies 11,402 km (7,085 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 22 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.
| Santiago | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Australia |
| Population | 4.8 million | 508,437 |
| Elevation | 556 m (1,824 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Nearest large airport | SCL, 15 km out | NTL, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 8320000 | 2300 |
Clocks in Newcastle are 13 h ahead of Santiago right now, so a 15 h 22 min journey lands 28 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Newcastle
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 Newcastle
Newcastle is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Newcastle Airport (NTL), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 10,033-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,033 ft | 31 ft |
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Staying in Newcastle
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Newcastle. Of the 101 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (59), and 14 are five-star. Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 100,956 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Newcastle from Santiago?
11,402 km (7,085 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Santiago.
How long does it take to get from Santiago to Newcastle by air?
About 15 h 22 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 Newcastle?
Newcastle is 13 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Sydney against America/Santiago).
Which airports are used for Santiago to Newcastle flights?
Typically Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL).
What currency do I need in Newcastle?
The Dollar (AUD).
Where can I stay in Newcastle?
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Newcastle, 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.