FCO
Rome
Italy
12,671 km
7,873 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
12,671 km
7,873 mi / 6,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Rome
Heading
233°
southwest

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FCO WCH
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code FCO WCH
ICAO Code LIRF SCTN
City Rome Chaiten
Country Italy Chile
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Santiago
Elevation 15 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Rome (FCO) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 12,671 kilometers (7,873 miles / 6,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:21 in Rome, it's 21:21 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 Rome (FCO) 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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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