AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
12,945 km
8,043 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
12,945 km
8,043 mi / 6,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
234°
southwest

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AMS WCA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Gamboa Airport
IATA Code AMS WCA
ICAO Code EHAM SCST
City Amsterdam Castro
Country Netherlands Chile
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Santiago
Elevation -11 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 12,945 kilometers (8,043 miles / 6,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Netherlands 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 14:02 in Amsterdam, it's 10:02 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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