SCL
Santiago
Chile
11,291 km
7,016 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
11,291 km
7,016 mi / 6,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

SCL WUU
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code SCL WUU
ICAO Code SCEL HSWW
City Santiago Wau
Country Chile South Sudan
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Juba
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 7.730000, 27.980000

Santiago (SCL) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 11,291 kilometers (7,016 miles / 6,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Sudan. 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 18:23 in Santiago, it's 23:23 in Wau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 237° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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