CRA
Craiova
Romania
12,862 km
7,992 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,862 km
7,992 mi / 6,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
247°
west southwest

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CRA SCL
Airport Name Craiova Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code CRA SCL
ICAO Code LRCV SCEL
City Craiova Santiago
Country Romania Chile
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Santiago
Elevation 626 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 44.320000, 23.890000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Craiova (CRA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Craiova Airport (CRA) in Craiova, Romania to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,862 kilometers (7,992 miles / 6,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Romania with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Craiova, it's 11:07 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 Craiova (CRA) follows a heading of 52° (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 Craiova Airport (CRA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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