AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,815 km
5,477 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
8,815 km
5,477 mi / 4,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
136°
southeast

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AKL WCH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code AKL WCH
ICAO Code NZAA SCTN
City Auckland Chaiten
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Auckland (AKL) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 8,815 kilometers (5,477 miles / 4,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Auckland, it's 01:06 in Chaiten. With a 16-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 Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 229° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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