DEL
New Delhi
India
16,882 km
10,490 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
16,882 km
10,490 mi / 9,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
231°
southwest

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DEL WCH
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code DEL WCH
ICAO Code VIDP SCTN
City New Delhi Chaiten
Country India Chile
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Santiago
Elevation 777 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -42.930000, -72.700000

New Delhi (DEL) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 16,882 kilometers (10,490 miles / 9,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 India 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 11:21 in New Delhi, it's 02:51 in Chaiten. With a 8.5-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 New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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