Germany
ChileCologne (CGN) to Santiago (SCL) shipping route.
12,664 km by air, about 16 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Cologne (CGN) and Santiago (SCL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Cologne (CGN)AirSantiago (SCL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,664 km (7,869 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,061 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Cologne (CGN) to Santiago (SCL) shipping route by air
Air cargo from CGN to SCL flies about 12,664 km, south west from Cologne (CGN), Germany to Santiago (SCL), Chile. On a straight great circle the airports are 12,061 km apart.
Flight time is about 16 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for CGN to SCL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Cologne to Santiago saves money. The shipment crosses from Germany into Chile, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Cologne (CGN) in this directory, Santiago (SCL) is the 65th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Cologne: Lima (11,177 km), Singapore (10,889 km) and Kuala Lumpur (10,595 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Cologne (CGN) to Santiago (SCL)?
12,664 km along the flight path (12,061 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Cologne (CGN) to Santiago (SCL)?
About 16 h 36 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Santiago (SCL) to Cologne (CGN) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.