The flight distance from Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,049 kilometers (5,623 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west 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 Lesotho 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 15:12 in Pelaneng, it's 10:12 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 5,645 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Pelaneng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Pelaneng (PEL) follows a heading of 119° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.