BIY
Bisho
South Africa
8,721 km
5,419 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,721 km
5,419 mi / 4,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BIY SCL
Airport Name Bisho Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BIY SCL
ICAO Code FABE SCEL
City Bisho Santiago
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 1,950 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Bisho (BIY) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,721 kilometers (5,419 miles / 4,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa 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 12:36 in Bisho, it's 07:36 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 Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 122° (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 Bisho Airport (BIY) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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