APW
Apia
Samoa
9,703 km
6,029 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
9,703 km
6,029 mi / 5,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
134°
southeast

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APW WCH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code APW WCH
ICAO Code NSFA SCTN
City Apia Chaiten
Country Samoa Chile
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Santiago
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Apia (APW) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 9,703 kilometers (6,029 miles / 5,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Samoa 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 12:25 in Apia, it's 20:25 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 Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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