HCM
Eil
Somalia
13,319 km
8,276 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,319 km
8,276 mi / 7,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HCM SCL
Airport Name Eil Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code HCM SCL
ICAO Code HCME SCEL
City Eil Santiago
Country Somalia Chile
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Santiago
Elevation 812 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 7.920000, 49.800000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Eil (HCM) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,319 kilometers (8,276 miles / 7,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Somalia 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 21:24 in Eil, it's 15:24 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.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Eil (HCM) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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