SBZ
Sibiu
Romania
12,939 km
8,040 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
12,939 km
8,040 mi / 6,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SBZ SCL
Airport Name Sibiu International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code SBZ SCL
ICAO Code LRSB SCEL
City Sibiu Santiago
Country Romania Chile
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Santiago
Elevation 1,496 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 45.790000, 24.090000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Sibiu (SBZ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) in Sibiu, Romania to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,939 kilometers (8,040 miles / 6,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Romania with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe 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 Sibiu, it's 09:54 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Sibiu (SBZ) follows a heading of 51° (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 Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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