The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 12,276 kilometers (7,628 miles / 6,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Libya. 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 23:02 in Santiago, it's 05:02 in Tobruk. 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 1,036 feet between the two airports. Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 243° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.