SCL
Santiago
Chile
12,420 km
7,717 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
12,420 km
7,717 mi / 6,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SCL WHF
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code SCL WHF
ICAO Code SCEL HSSW
City Santiago Wadi Halfa
Country Chile Sudan
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 1,555 ft 961 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 21.800000, 31.520000

Santiago (SCL) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 12,420 kilometers (7,717 miles / 6,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Sudan. 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 21:58 in Santiago, it's 02:58 in Wadi Halfa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 241° (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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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