Distance From Nairobi Wilson Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, WIL - SCL Distance

The distance from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 7177 miles or 11550 kilometers or 6232 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 Nairobi ( Kenya ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Santiago takes around 16 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nairobi Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 16 hours 30 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 • WIL - SCL

Kilometers		11550 km
Statute Miles		7177 miles
Nautical Miles		6232 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 30 minutes

Nairobi Wilson Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - WIL to SCL Flight Path

Location of Nairobi Wilson Airport & Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nairobi, Kenya and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WIL - SCL

Time difference between Nairobi (Kenya) and Santiago (Chile) is 7 Hours.
Santiago time is 7 Hours behind Nairobi.

Location	Local Time
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-06-14, 01:44:12 EAT
Santiago (Chile)	2026-06-13, 18:44:12 -04

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

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL / HKNW) Nairobi, Kenya

Destination

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