AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
14,917 km
9,269 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
14,917 km
9,269 mi / 8,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AUH WCA
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code AUH WCA
ICAO Code OMAA SCST
City Abu Dhabi Castro
Country United Arab Emirates Chile
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Santiago
Elevation 88 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 14,917 kilometers (9,269 miles / 8,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 United Arab Emirates with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:31 in Abu Dhabi, it's 12:31 in Castro. With a 7-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 Castro (WCA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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