KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
9,407 km
5,846 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
9,407 km
5,846 mi / 5,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
237°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KLB SCL
Airport Name Kalabo Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KLB SCL
ICAO Code FLKL SCEL
City Kalabo Santiago
Country Zambia Chile
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Santiago
Elevation 3,450 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -15.000000, 22.650000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kalabo (KLB) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,407 kilometers (5,846 miles / 5,080 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 Zambia 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 23:21 in Kalabo, it's 17:21 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 1,895 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Kalabo Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kalabo (KLB) follows a heading of 104° (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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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