ICN
Seoul
South Korea
18,284 km
11,361 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
18,284 km
11,361 mi / 9,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
117°
east southeast

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ICN WCH
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code ICN WCH
ICAO Code RKSI SCTN
City Seoul Chaiten
Country South Korea Chile
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Santiago
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Seoul (ICN) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 18,284 kilometers (11,361 miles / 9,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 South Korea 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 09:09 in Seoul, it's 21:09 in Chaiten. With a 12-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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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