SCL
Santiago
Chile
8,726 km
5,422 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
8,726 km
5,422 mi / 4,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SCL TBY
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code SCL TBY
ICAO Code SCEL FBTS
City Santiago Tshabong
Country Chile Botswana
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 1,555 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Santiago (SCL) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 8,726 kilometers (5,422 miles / 4,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Botswana. 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 23:08 in Santiago, it's 04:08 in Tshabong. 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 1,624 feet between the two airports. Tshabong Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tshabong (TBY) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 238° (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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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