The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 9,537 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Chile with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:29 in Santiago, it's 17:29 in Sokoto. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.