Airport Comparison
| LKG | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lokichoggio Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | LKG | SCL |
| ICAO Code | HKLK | SCEL |
| City | Lokichoggio | Santiago |
| Country | Kenya | Chile |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 2,074 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 4.200000, 34.350000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Lokichoggio (LKG) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,669 kilometers (7,251 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.
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 Kenya 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 00:00 in Lokichoggio, it's 18:00 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.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Lokichoggio (LKG) follows a heading of 95° (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 Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.