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Flight Distance from Santiago (SCL) to Cape Town (CPT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SCLSCEL
Santiago, Chile
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Great Circle Path
7,966 km4,950 miles • 4,301 NM
Destination Airport
FACTCPT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Direct Distance
7,966 km
4,950 Statute Miles
4,301 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
9h 52m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
717 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
119° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
9h 52m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 10m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
15h 49m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇨🇱 Chile→🇿🇦 South Africa
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
- City / Country: Santiago, Chile
- ICAO Code: SCEL
- Coordinates: -33.3930°, -70.7858°
- Timezone: America/Santiago
- Elevation: 1555 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
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