PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
13,358 km
8,300 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
13,358 km
8,300 mi / 7,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Prague
Heading
238°
west southwest

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PRG WCA
Airport Name Václav Havel Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code PRG WCA
ICAO Code LKPR SCST
City Prague Castro
Country Czech Republic Chile
Timezone Europe/Prague America/Santiago
Elevation 1,247 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 50.100000, 14.260000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Prague (PRG) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 13,358 kilometers (8,300 miles / 7,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Czech Republic 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 18:03 in Prague, it's 14:03 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,096 feet between the two airports. Gamboa Airport sits lower than Václav Havel Airport.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Prague (PRG) follows a heading of 48° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) and Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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