Distance From Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El Loa Airport, SCL - CJC Distance

The distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to El Loa Airport (CJC) is 762 miles or 1226 kilometers or 662 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santiago ( Chile ) to Calama ( Chile )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago and Calama takes around 1 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile to El Loa Airport, Calama, Chile is 1 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SCL - CJC

Kilometers		1226 km
Statute Miles		762 miles
Nautical Miles		662 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 45 minutes

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El Loa Airport Flight Route Map - SCL to CJC Flight Path

Location of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport & El Loa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santiago to Calama nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santiago, Chile and Calama, Chile.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCL - CJC

Time difference between Santiago (Chile) and Calama (Chile) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Santiago (Chile)	2026-03-25, 17:16:18 -03
Calama (Chile)	2026-03-25, 17:16:18 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL / SCEL) Santiago, Chile

Destination

El Loa Airport (CJC / SCCF) Calama, Chile