REC
Recife
Brazil
5,337 km
3,316 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
5,337 km
3,316 mi / 2,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Recife
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC WCH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code REC WCH
ICAO Code SBRF SCTN
City Recife Chaiten
Country Brazil Chile
Timezone America/Recife America/Santiago
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Recife (REC) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 5,337 kilometers (3,316 miles / 2,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Recife, it's 20:03 in Chaiten.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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