The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 11,733 kilometers (7,291 miles / 6,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Kenya. 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 07:30 in Santiago, it's 14:30 in Samburu South. With a 7-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 1,740 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.