DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
12,990 km
8,072 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
12,990 km
8,072 mi / 7,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
235°
southwest

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DUS WCA
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code DUS WCA
ICAO Code EDDL SCST
City Dusseldorf Castro
Country Germany Chile
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Santiago
Elevation 147 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 12,990 kilometers (8,072 miles / 7,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Germany 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 15:15 in Dusseldorf, it's 11:15 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 44° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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