The flight distance from Kisimayu Airport (KMU) in Kisimayu Airport, Somalia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,123 kilometers (7,533 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Somalia 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 14:51 in Kisimayu Airport, it's 08:51 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 1,506 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Kisimayu Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) follows a heading of 104° (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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.