Distance From Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Ndjili International Airport, SCL - FIH Distance

The distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 5835 miles or 9390 kilometers or 5067 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santiago ( Chile ) to Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago and Kinshasa takes around 13 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 13 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SCL - FIH

Kilometers		9390 km
Statute Miles		5835 miles
Nautical Miles		5067 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 24 minutes

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Ndjili International Airport Flight Route Map - SCL to FIH Flight Path

Location of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport & Ndjili International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santiago to Kinshasa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santiago, Chile and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCL - FIH

Time difference between Santiago (Chile) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 4 Hours.
Kinshasa time is 4 Hours ahead of Santiago.

Location	Local Time
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-16, 00:39:56 -03
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-16, 04:39:56 WAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL / SCEL) Santiago, Chile

Destination

Ndjili International Airport (FIH / FZAA) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo