IDF
Idiofa
DR Congo
9,738 km
6,051 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
9,738 km
6,051 mi / 5,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IDF SCL
Airport Name Idiofa Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code IDF SCL
ICAO Code FZCB SCEL
City Idiofa Santiago
Country DR Congo Chile
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Santiago
Elevation 2,299 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -5.000000, 19.600000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Idiofa (IDF) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Idiofa Airport (IDF) in Idiofa, DR Congo to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,738 kilometers (6,051 miles / 5,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 DR Congo 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 09:25 in Idiofa, it's 05:25 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Idiofa (IDF) follows a heading of 94° (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 Idiofa Airport (IDF) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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