TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
17,658 km
10,972 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
17,658 km
10,972 mi / 9,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
151°
south southeast

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TPE WCH
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code TPE WCH
ICAO Code RCTP SCTN
City Taipei Chaiten
Country Taiwan Chile
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Santiago
Elevation 106 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Taipei (TPE) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 17,658 kilometers (10,972 miles / 9,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Taiwan 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 10:13 in Taipei, it's 23:13 in Chaiten. With a 11-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 Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 217° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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