SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,545 km
5,931 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
9,545 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SCL WKI
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code SCL WKI
ICAO Code SCEL FVWT
City Santiago Hwange
Country Chile Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Harare
Elevation 1,555 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Santiago (SCL) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 9,545 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 15:55 in Santiago, it's 20:55 in Hwange. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hwange (WKI) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 236° (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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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