LGW
London
United Kingdom
12,577 km
7,815 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
12,577 km
7,815 mi / 6,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
229°
southwest

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LGW WCH
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code LGW WCH
ICAO Code EGKK SCTN
City London Chaiten
Country United Kingdom Chile
Timezone Europe/London America/Santiago
Elevation 202 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -42.930000, -72.700000

London (LGW) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 12,577 kilometers (7,815 miles / 6,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Kingdom 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 08:23 in London, it's 05:23 in Chaiten. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 41° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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