BOG
Bogota
Colombia
5,298 km
3,292 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
5,298 km
3,292 mi / 2,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
179°
south

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BOG WCH
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code BOG WCH
ICAO Code SKBO SCTN
City Bogota Chaiten
Country Colombia Chile
Timezone America/Bogota America/Santiago
Elevation 8,361 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Bogota (BOG) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 5,298 kilometers (3,292 miles / 2,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:32 in Bogota, it's 01:32 in Chaiten.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,348 feet between the two airports. Chaiten Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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