Airport Comparison
| POL | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pemba Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | POL | SCL |
| ICAO Code | FQPB | SCEL |
| City | Pemba / Porto Amelia | Santiago |
| Country | Mozambique | Chile |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 331 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.990000, 40.520000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,109 kilometers (6,903 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.
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 Mozambique 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 20:03 in Pemba / Porto Amelia, it's 15:03 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,224 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Pemba Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Pemba Airport (POL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.