BCN
Barcelona
Spain
11,983 km
7,446 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
11,983 km
7,446 mi / 6,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
228°
southwest

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BCN WCH
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code BCN WCH
ICAO Code LEBL SCTN
City Barcelona Chaiten
Country Spain Chile
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Santiago
Elevation 12 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Barcelona (BCN) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 11,983 kilometers (7,446 miles / 6,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Spain 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 23:43 in Barcelona, it's 19:43 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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