Airport Comparison
| HWN | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hwange National Park Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | HWN | SCL |
| ICAO Code | FVWN | SCEL |
| City | Hwange | Santiago |
| Country | Zimbabwe | Chile |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 3,543 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -18.630000, 27.020000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Hwange (HWN) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,572 kilometers (5,948 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Zimbabwe 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 15:26 in Hwange, it's 10:26 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,988 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Hwange National Park Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Hwange (HWN) follows a heading of 110° (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 Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.