The flight distance from Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) in Chelinda Malawi Airport, Malawi to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,684 kilometers (6,639 miles / 5,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Malawi 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 12:59 in Chelinda Malawi Airport, it's 07:59 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,204 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Chelinda Malawi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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