SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,015 km
5,602 miles
XBO
Boulsa
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,015 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Santiago
Heading
68°
east northeast

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SCL XBO
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Boulsa Airport
IATA Code SCL XBO
ICAO Code SCEL DFEA
City Santiago Boulsa
Country Chile Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 1,555 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 12.650000, -0.570000

Santiago (SCL) to Boulsa (XBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Boulsa Airport (XBO) in Boulsa, Burkina Faso is 9,015 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 21:45 in Santiago, it's 00:45 in Boulsa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Boulsa (XBO) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Boulsa Airport (XBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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