LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
10,090 km
6,269 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
10,090 km
6,269 mi / 5,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LBO SCL
Airport Name Lusambo Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LBO SCL
ICAO Code FZVI SCEL
City Lusambo Santiago
Country DR Congo Chile
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Santiago
Elevation 1,407 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -4.960000, 23.380000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Lusambo (LBO) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 10,090 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 DR Congo 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 20:21 in Lusambo, it's 15:21 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lusambo (LBO) 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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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