IAD
Washington
United States
9,058 km
5,628 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
9,058 km
5,628 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

IAD WCA
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code IAD WCA
ICAO Code KIAD SCST
City Washington Castro
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 312 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Washington (IAD) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 9,058 kilometers (5,628 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:53 in Washington, it's 08:53 in Castro.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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