MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
11,124 km
6,912 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,124 km
6,912 mi / 6,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MWZ SCL
Airport Name Mwanza Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MWZ SCL
ICAO Code HTMW SCEL
City Mwanza Santiago
Country Tanzania Chile
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Santiago
Elevation 3,763 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -2.440000, 32.930000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Mwanza (MWZ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,124 kilometers (6,912 miles / 6,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Tanzania 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 18:07 in Mwanza, it's 12:07 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 2,208 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Mwanza Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Mwanza (MWZ) follows a heading of 100° (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 Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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