AKF
Kufra
Libya
11,815 km
7,341 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,815 km
7,341 mi / 6,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKF SCL
Airport Name Kufra Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code AKF SCL
ICAO Code HLKF SCEL
City Kufra Santiago
Country Libya Chile
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Santiago
Elevation 1,367 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kufra (AKF) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,815 kilometers (7,341 miles / 6,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Kufra, it's 20:12 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kufra Airport (AKF) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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