POD
Podor
Senegal
8,124 km
5,048 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,124 km
5,048 mi / 4,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

POD SCL
Airport Name Podor Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code POD SCL
ICAO Code GOSP SCEL
City Podor Santiago
Country Senegal Chile
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Santiago
Elevation 20 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 16.680000, -14.970000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Podor (POD) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Podor Airport (POD) in Podor, Senegal to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,124 kilometers (5,048 miles / 4,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Senegal 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 17:00 in Podor, it's 14:00 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,535 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Podor Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Podor (POD) follows a heading of 56° (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 Podor Airport (POD) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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