The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 1,225 kilometers (761 miles / 661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Chile. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Calama, it's 06:50 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,988 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Loa Airport (CJC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.