BEI
Beica
Ethiopia
11,998 km
7,455 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,998 km
7,455 mi / 6,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
238°
west southwest

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BEI SCL
Airport Name Beica Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BEI SCL
ICAO Code HABE SCEL
City Beica Santiago
Country Ethiopia Chile
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Santiago
Elevation 5,410 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 9.390000, 34.520000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Beica (BEI) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beica Airport (BEI) in Beica, Ethiopia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,998 kilometers (7,455 miles / 6,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Ethiopia 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 18:20 in Beica, it's 12:20 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 3,855 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Beica Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Beica (BEI) follows a heading of 90° (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 Beica Airport (BEI) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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