ATH
Athens
Greece
13,294 km
8,261 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
13,294 km
8,261 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
237°
west southwest

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ATH WCA
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code ATH WCA
ICAO Code LGAV SCST
City Athens Castro
Country Greece Chile
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Santiago
Elevation 308 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Athens (ATH) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 13,294 kilometers (8,261 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Greece 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 17:40 in Athens, it's 12:40 in Castro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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