SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,396 km
5,838 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
9,396 km
5,838 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santiago
Heading
106°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

SCL SXG
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code SCL SXG
ICAO Code SCEL FLSN
City Santiago Senanga
Country Chile Zambia
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 1,555 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Santiago (SCL) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 9,396 kilometers (5,838 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Zambia. 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 10:22 in Santiago, it's 16:22 in Senanga. 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 1,815 feet between the two airports. Senanga Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Senanga (SXG) 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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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