CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,967 km
4,951 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
7,967 km
4,951 mi / 4,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
242°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT SCL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CPT SCL
ICAO Code FACT SCEL
City Cape Town Santiago
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 151 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 7,967 kilometers (4,951 miles / 4,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa 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 14:27 in Cape Town, it's 08:27 in Santiago. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,404 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 119° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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