SCL
Santiago
Chile
8,682 km
5,395 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
8,682 km
5,395 mi / 4,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Santiago
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SCL THI
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code SCL THI
ICAO Code SCEL GQNC
City Santiago Tichitt
Country Chile Mauritania
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 1,555 ft 561 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 18.450000, -9.520000

Santiago (SCL) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 8,682 kilometers (5,395 miles / 4,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Mauritania. 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 20:15 in Santiago, it's 23:15 in Tichitt. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tichitt (THI) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 228° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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