STL
St Louis
United States
9,256 km
5,751 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
9,256 km
5,751 mi / 4,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
167°
south southeast

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STL WCH
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code STL WCH
ICAO Code KSTL SCTN
City St Louis Chaiten
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Chicago America/Santiago
Elevation 617 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -42.930000, -72.700000

St Louis (STL) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 9,256 kilometers (5,751 miles / 4,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in St Louis, it's 20:05 in Chaiten. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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