LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
9,904 km
6,154 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
9,904 km
6,154 mi / 5,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
236°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

LUN SCL
Airport Name Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LUN SCL
ICAO Code FLKK SCEL
City Lusaka Santiago
Country Zambia Chile
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Santiago
Elevation 3,779 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -15.330000, 28.450000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Lusaka (LUN) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,904 kilometers (6,154 miles / 5,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 00:36 in Lusaka, it's 18:36 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 2,224 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lusaka (LUN) follows a heading of 108° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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