ALG
Algiers
Algeria
11,710 km
7,277 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
11,710 km
7,277 mi / 6,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
227°
southwest

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ALG WCH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code ALG WCH
ICAO Code DAAG SCTN
City Algiers Chaiten
Country Algeria Chile
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Santiago
Elevation 82 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Algiers (ALG) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 11,710 kilometers (7,277 miles / 6,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Algiers, it's 00:11 in Chaiten. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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