Airport Comparison
Quito (UIO) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 4,793 kilometers (2,978 miles / 2,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 174°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:39 in Quito, it's 12:39 in Chaiten.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,187 feet between the two airports. Chaiten Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.