BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
9,856 km
6,124 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
9,856 km
6,124 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
237°
west southwest

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BAN SCL
Airport Name Basongo Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BAN SCL
ICAO Code FZVR SCEL
City Basongo Santiago
Country DR Congo Chile
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Santiago
Elevation 1,640 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Basongo (BAN) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,856 kilometers (6,124 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 DR Congo 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 16:16 in Basongo, it's 11:16 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basongo Airport (BAN) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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