PVG
Shanghai
China
18,182 km
11,298 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
18,182 km
11,298 mi / 9,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
140°
southeast

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PVG WCH
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code PVG WCH
ICAO Code ZSPD SCTN
City Shanghai Chaiten
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Shanghai (PVG) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 18,182 kilometers (11,298 miles / 9,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 China 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 10:56 in Shanghai, it's 23:56 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 Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 229° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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