Chile
GermanySantiago (SCL) to Frankfurt (FRA) shipping route.
12,705 km by air, about 16 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Santiago (SCL) and Frankfurt (FRA)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Santiago (SCL)AirFrankfurt (FRA)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,705 km (7,895 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,100 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Santiago (SCL) to Frankfurt (FRA) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport is 12,705 km (6,860 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 12,100 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
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 SCL to FRA 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 Santiago to Frankfurt saves money. The shipment crosses from Chile into Germany, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Santiago (SCL) in this directory, Frankfurt (FRA) is the 33rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Santiago: Cologne (12,664 km), Amsterdam (12,603 km) and Luxembourg (12,530 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Santiago (SCL) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
12,705 km along the flight path (12,100 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Santiago (SCL) to Frankfurt (FRA)?
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 Frankfurt (FRA) to Santiago (SCL) 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.