CAN
Guangzhou
China
17,773 km
11,044 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
17,773 km
11,044 mi / 9,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
167°
south southeast

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CAN WCH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code CAN WCH
ICAO Code ZGGG SCTN
City Guangzhou Chaiten
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 50 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 17,773 kilometers (11,044 miles / 9,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 China 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 16:13 in Guangzhou, it's 05:13 in Chaiten. With a 11-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 Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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