SCL
Santiago
Chile
8,238 km
5,119 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
8,238 km
5,119 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
109°
east southeast

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SCL SZM
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code SCL SZM
ICAO Code SCEL FYSS
City Santiago N/A
Country Chile Namibia
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,555 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Santiago (SCL) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 8,238 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Namibia. 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 05:15 in Santiago, it's 10:15 in Sesriem Airstrip. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 240° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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