JFK
New York
United States
9,293 km
5,775 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
9,293 km
5,775 mi / 5,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
179°
south

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JFK WCH
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code JFK WCH
ICAO Code KJFK SCTN
City New York Chaiten
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -42.930000, -72.700000

New York (JFK) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 9,293 kilometers (5,775 miles / 5,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 04:06 in New York, it's 06:06 in Chaiten.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 359° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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