ORD
Chicago
United States
9,563 km
5,942 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
9,563 km
5,942 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
169°
south

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ORD WCH
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code ORD WCH
ICAO Code KORD SCTN
City Chicago Chaiten
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Chicago America/Santiago
Elevation 680 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Chicago (ORD) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 9,563 kilometers (5,942 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 19:07 in Chicago, it's 22:07 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 Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 349° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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