SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,165 km
5,695 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
9,165 km
5,695 mi / 4,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Santiago
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

SCL SSY
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code SCL SSY
ICAO Code SCEL FNBC
City Santiago Mbanza Congo
Country Chile Angola
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Santiago (SCL) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 9,165 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Angola. 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 20:24 in Santiago, it's 00:24 in Mbanza Congo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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