KIX
Osaka
Japan
17,427 km
10,829 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
17,427 km
10,829 mi / 9,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
120°
east southeast

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KIX WCH
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code KIX WCH
ICAO Code RJBB SCTN
City Osaka Chaiten
Country Japan Chile
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Santiago
Elevation 26 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Osaka (KIX) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 17,427 kilometers (10,829 miles / 9,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Japan 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 08:05 in Osaka, it's 20:05 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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 258° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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