BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,703 km
10,379 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
16,703 km
10,379 mi / 9,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

BKK WCH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code BKK WCH
ICAO Code VTBS SCTN
City Bangkok Chaiten
Country Thailand Chile
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Bangkok (BKK) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 16,703 kilometers (10,379 miles / 9,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Thailand with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:09 in Bangkok, it's 10:09 in Chaiten. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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