OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
10,808 km
6,716 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
10,808 km
6,716 mi / 5,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

OOL WCH
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code OOL WCH
ICAO Code YBCG SCTN
City Gold Coast Chaiten
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Santiago
Elevation 21 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 10,808 kilometers (6,716 miles / 5,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:28 in Gold Coast, it's 02:28 in Chaiten. With a 13-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 Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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