KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,588 km
9,065 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
14,588 km
9,065 mi / 7,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI WCH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code KWI WCH
ICAO Code OKKK SCTN
City Kuwait City Chaiten
Country Kuwait Chile
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Santiago
Elevation 206 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 14,588 kilometers (9,065 miles / 7,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Kuwait 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 05:05 in Kuwait City, it's 23:05 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 Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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