NIM
Niamey
Niger
9,308 km
5,784 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
9,308 km
5,784 mi / 5,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NIM SCL
Airport Name Diori Hamani International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code NIM SCL
ICAO Code DRRN SCEL
City Niamey Santiago
Country Niger Chile
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Santiago
Elevation 732 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 2.180000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Niamey (NIM) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,308 kilometers (5,784 miles / 5,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Niger 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 10:50 in Niamey, it's 06:50 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Niamey (NIM) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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