AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
12,923 km
8,030 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
12,923 km
8,030 mi / 6,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
233°
southwest

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AMS WCH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Chaiten Airport
IATA Code AMS WCH
ICAO Code EHAM SCTN
City Amsterdam Chaiten
Country Netherlands Chile
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Santiago
Elevation -11 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 12,923 kilometers (8,030 miles / 6,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 22:46 in Amsterdam, it's 18:46 in Chaiten. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) 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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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