RIX
Riga
Latvia
14,245 km
8,851 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
14,245 km
8,851 mi / 7,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
248°
west southwest

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RIX WCH
Airport Name Riga International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code RIX WCH
ICAO Code EVRA SCTN
City Riga Chaiten
Country Latvia Chile
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Santiago
Elevation 36 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Riga (RIX) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 14,245 kilometers (8,851 miles / 7,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:56 in Riga, it's 19:56 in Chaiten. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 44° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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