Airport Comparison
| PZU | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Sudan New International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PZU | SCL |
| ICAO Code | HSPN | SCEL |
| City | Port Sudan | Santiago |
| Country | Sudan | Chile |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.430000, 37.230000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Port Sudan (PZU) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) in Port Sudan, Sudan to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,816 kilometers (7,963 miles / 6,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.
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 Sudan 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 00:11 in Port Sudan, it's 19:11 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 1,420 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Port Sudan New International Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Port Sudan (PZU) follows a heading of 83° (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 Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.