GOU
Garoua
Cameroon
10,042 km
6,240 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
10,042 km
6,240 mi / 5,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Douala
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GOU SCL
Airport Name Garoua International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code GOU SCL
ICAO Code FKKR SCEL
City Garoua Santiago
Country Cameroon Chile
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Santiago
Elevation 794 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 9.340000, 13.370000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Garoua (GOU) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, Cameroon to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,042 kilometers (6,240 miles / 5,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Cameroon 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 17:16 in Garoua, it's 13:16 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Garoua (GOU) follows a heading of 79° (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 Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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