Santiago to Perth flights
Perth lies 12,710 km (7,898 mi) south of Santiago, +11 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 3 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 | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Australia |
| Population | 4.8 million | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 556 m (1,824 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC+8 (Australia/Perth) |
| Nearest large airport | SCL, 15 km out | PER, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 8320000 | 6000–7300 |
Clocks in Perth are 11 h ahead of Santiago right now, so a 17 h 3 min journey lands 28 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Perth
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 Perth
Perth is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Perth International Airport (PER), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,299-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth International Airport | PER | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,299 ft | 67 ft |
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Staying in Perth
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Perth. Of the 436 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (253), and 33 are five-star. Across 204 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 317,175 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Perth from Santiago?
12,710 km (7,898 mi) in a straight line, south of Santiago.
How long does it take to get from Santiago to Perth by air?
About 17 h 3 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 Perth?
Perth is 11 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Perth against America/Santiago).
Which airports are used for Santiago to Perth flights?
Typically Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Perth International Airport (PER).
What currency do I need in Perth?
The Dollar (AUD).
Where can I stay in Perth?
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Perth, 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.