Distance From Walvis Bay Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, WVB - SCL Distance

The distance from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 5111 miles or 8225 kilometers or 4439 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 Walvis Bay ( Namibia ) to Santiago ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Walvis Bay and Santiago takes around 11 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay, Namibia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile is 11 hours 45 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 • WVB - SCL

Kilometers		8225 km
Statute Miles		5111 miles
Nautical Miles		4439 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 45 minutes

Walvis Bay Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flight Route Map - WVB to SCL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Walvis Bay, Namibia and Santiago, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WVB - SCL

Time difference between Walvis Bay (Namibia) and Santiago (Chile) is 5 Hours.
Santiago time is 5 Hours behind Walvis Bay.

Location	Local Time
Walvis Bay (Namibia)	2025-12-15, 17:22:51 CAT
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-15, 12:22:51 -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

Walvis Bay Airport (WVB / FYWB) Walvis Bay, Namibia

Destination

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