WCH
Chaiten
Chile
12,815 km
7,963 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
12,815 km
7,963 mi / 6,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Santiago
Heading
48°
northeast

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WCH ZRH
Airport Name Chaiten Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code WCH ZRH
ICAO Code SCTN LSZH
City Chaiten Zurich
Country Chile Switzerland
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 13 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -42.930000, -72.700000 47.460000, 8.550000

Chaiten (WCH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 12,815 kilometers (7,963 miles / 6,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Chaiten, it's 06:06 in Zurich. 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 1,403 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Chaiten Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Chaiten (WCH) follows a heading of 233° (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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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