Airport Comparison
| PHC | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Harcourt International Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | PHC | SCL |
| ICAO Code | DNPO | SCEL |
| City | Port Harcourt | Santiago |
| Country | Nigeria | Chile |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 87 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.020000, 6.950000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Port Harcourt (PHC) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 9,187 kilometers (5,708 miles / 4,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Nigeria 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 14:54 in Port Harcourt, it's 10:54 in Santiago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,468 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Port Harcourt International Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Port Harcourt (PHC) follows a heading of 79° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.