Distance From Lugh Ganane Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, LGX - SCL Distance

The distance from Lugh Ganane Airport (LGX) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 7704 miles or 12398 kilometers or 6690 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 Luuq ( Somalia ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Luuq and Santiago takes around 17 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lugh Ganane Airport, Luuq, Somalia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 17 hours 42 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 • LGX - SCL

Kilometers		12398 km
Statute Miles		7704 miles
Nautical Miles		6690 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 42 minutes

Lugh Ganane Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - LGX to SCL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Luuq, Somalia and Santiago, Chile. .

Nonstop flight route between Luuq, Somalia and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGX - SCL

Time difference between Luuq (Somalia) and Santiago (Chile) is 6 Hours.
Santiago time is 6 Hours behind Luuq.

Location	Local Time
Luuq (Somalia)	2026-03-19, 02:46:35 EAT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-03-18, 20:46:35 -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

Lugh Ganane Airport (LGX / HCMJ) Luuq, Somalia

Destination

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