SCL
Santiago
Chile
12,043 km
7,483 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
12,043 km
7,483 mi / 6,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santiago
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

SCL WJR
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code SCL WJR
ICAO Code SCEL HKWJ
City Santiago Wajir
Country Chile Kenya
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,555 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 1.730000, 40.090000

Santiago (SCL) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 12,043 kilometers (7,483 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Kenya. 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 15:11 in Santiago, it's 21:11 in Wajir. 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 Wajir (WJR) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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