Why Westbound Flights Take Longer: The Jet Stream, With Examples
Westbound flights take longer because they fly into the jet stream's headwinds. See how it works, real route times, and when the gap is biggest.
Nonstop from Arturo Merino Benítez International to Sydney Kingsford Smith: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
7,046 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 14h 10m gate to gate for the 11,340 km (7,046 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
LATAM Airlines and Qantas, with about 2 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).