SCL
Santiago
Chile
10,544 km
6,551 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
10,544 km
6,551 mi / 5,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

SCL YAN
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code SCL YAN
ICAO Code SCEL FZIR
City Santiago Yangambi
Country Chile DR Congo
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 0.780000, 24.470000

Santiago (SCL) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 10,544 kilometers (6,551 miles / 5,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 DR Congo. 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 20:15 in Santiago, it's 01:15 in Yangambi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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