SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,553 km
5,936 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
9,553 km
5,936 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SCL ULX
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code SCL ULX
ICAO Code SCEL FAUS
City Santiago Ulusaba
Country Chile South Africa
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -24.790000, 31.350000

Santiago (SCL) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 9,553 kilometers (5,936 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:38 in Santiago, it's 22:38 in Ulusaba. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ulusaba (ULX) 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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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