KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,513 km
9,639 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
15,513 km
9,639 mi / 8,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

KUL WCH
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code KUL WCH
ICAO Code WMKK SCTN
City Kuala Lumpur Chaiten
Country Malaysia Chile
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Santiago
Elevation 69 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 15,513 kilometers (9,639 miles / 8,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Malaysia 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 04:39 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 17:39 in Chaiten. With a 11-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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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