Distance From Luena Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

The distance from Luena Airport () to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 6232 miles or 10029 kilometers or 5412 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 Luena ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Luena and Santiago takes around 14 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Luena Airport, Luena, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 14 hours 19 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

Kilometers		10029 km
Statute Miles		6232 miles
Nautical Miles		5412 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 19 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SCL

Time difference between Luena (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Santiago (Chile) is 5 Hours.
Santiago time is 5 Hours behind Luena.

Location	Local Time
Luena (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-20, 00:54:12 CAT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-03-19, 19:54:12 -03

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

Luena Airport ( / FZTL) Luena, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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