OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
8,914 km
5,539 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,914 km
5,539 mi / 4,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

OUA SCL
Airport Name Ouagadougou Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code OUA SCL
ICAO Code DFFD SCEL
City Ouagadougou Santiago
Country Burkina Faso Chile
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Santiago
Elevation 1,037 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 12.350000, -1.510000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Ouagadougou (OUA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,914 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Burkina Faso 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 10:00 in Ouagadougou, it's 07:00 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Ouagadougou (OUA) follows a heading of 68° (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 Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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