SCL
Santiago
Chile
9,471 km
5,885 miles
TIN
Tindouf
Algeria
Distance
9,471 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Santiago
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SCL TIN
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Tindouf Airport
IATA Code SCL TIN
ICAO Code SCEL DAOF
City Santiago Tindouf
Country Chile Algeria
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Algiers
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 27.700000, -8.170000

Santiago (SCL) to Tindouf (TIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tindouf Airport (TIN) in Tindouf, Algeria is 9,471 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Algeria. 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 09:57 in Santiago, it's 13:57 in Tindouf. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tindouf (TIN) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 228° (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 Tindouf Airport (TIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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