The flight distance from Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) in Khwai River Lodge, Botswana to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,256 kilometers (5,751 miles / 4,998 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 Botswana 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 03:58 in Khwai River Lodge, it's 22:58 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 1,445 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Khwai River Lodge Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Khwai River Lodge (KHW) follows a heading of 109° (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 Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.