IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,783 km
8,565 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
13,783 km
8,565 mi / 7,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST WCH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code IST WCH
ICAO Code LTFM SCTN
City Istanbul Chaiten
Country Turkey Chile
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Santiago
Elevation 325 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Istanbul (IST) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 13,783 kilometers (8,565 miles / 7,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Turkey 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 11:15 in Istanbul, it's 05:15 in Chaiten. With a 6-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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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