PER
Perth
Australia
11,643 km
7,235 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
11,643 km
7,235 mi / 6,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
173°
south

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PER WCH
Airport Name Perth International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code PER WCH
ICAO Code YPPH SCTN
City Perth Chaiten
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Santiago
Elevation 67 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Perth (PER) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 11,643 kilometers (7,235 miles / 6,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Australia with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:58 in Perth, it's 19:58 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 Perth (PER) follows a heading of 188° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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