GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
12,363 km
7,682 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,363 km
7,682 mi / 6,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
237°
west southwest

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GOB SCL
Airport Name Robe Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code GOB SCL
ICAO Code HAGB SCEL
City Goba Santiago
Country Ethiopia Chile
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Santiago
Elevation 7,892 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 7.020000, 40.000000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Goba (GOB) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,363 kilometers (7,682 miles / 6,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 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 20:42 in Goba, it's 14:42 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 6,337 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Robe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Goba (GOB) follows a heading of 96° (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 Robe Airport (GOB) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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