DCA
Washington
United States
9,104 km
5,657 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
9,104 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
177°
south

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DCA WCH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code DCA WCH
ICAO Code KDCA SCTN
City Washington Chaiten
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 14 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Washington (DCA) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 9,104 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 States with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Washington, it's 14:30 in Chaiten.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 357° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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