KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
9,611 km
5,972 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
9,611 km
5,972 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KMZ SCL
Airport Name Kaoma Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KMZ SCL
ICAO Code FLKO SCEL
City Kaoma Santiago
Country Zambia Chile
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Santiago
Elevation 3,670 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -14.800000, 24.780000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kaoma (KMZ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,611 kilometers (5,972 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west 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 Zambia 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 04:57 in Kaoma, it's 23:57 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 2,115 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Kaoma Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kaoma (KMZ) follows a heading of 105° (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 Kaoma Airport (KMZ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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