SCL
Santiago
Chile
12,529 km
7,785 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
12,529 km
7,785 mi / 6,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santiago
Heading
86°
east

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SCL TES
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code SCL TES
ICAO Code SCEL HHTS
City Santiago Tessenei
Country Chile Eritrea
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Asmara
Elevation 1,555 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 15.120000, 36.680000

Santiago (SCL) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 12,529 kilometers (7,785 miles / 6,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Chile with Eritrea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:15 in Santiago, it's 15:15 in Tessenei. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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