Airport Comparison
| ARK | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Arusha Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | ARK | SCL |
| ICAO Code | HTAR | SCEL |
| City | Arusha | Santiago |
| Country | Tanzania | Chile |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 4,550 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.370000, 36.630000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Arusha (ARK) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,402 kilometers (7,085 miles / 6,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.
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 Tanzania with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Arusha, it's 09:58 in Santiago. With a 6-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 2,995 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Arusha Airport (ARK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.