SCL
Santiago
Chile
11,597 km
7,206 miles
WAI
Antsohihy
Madagascar
Distance
11,597 km
7,206 mi / 6,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santiago
Heading
119°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

SCL WAI
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Ambalabe Airport
IATA Code SCL WAI
ICAO Code SCEL FMNW
City Santiago Antsohihy
Country Chile Madagascar
Timezone America/Santiago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,555 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -14.900000, 47.990000

Santiago (SCL) to Antsohihy (WAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Ambalabe Airport (WAI) in Antsohihy, Madagascar is 11,597 kilometers (7,206 miles / 6,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Madagascar. 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 11:39 in Santiago, it's 18:39 in Antsohihy. 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 1,463 feet between the two airports. Ambalabe Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Antsohihy (WAI) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 229° (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 Ambalabe Airport (WAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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