Distance From Desierto de Atacama Airport to San Francisco International Airport, CPO - SFO Distance

The distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 5591 miles or 8998 kilometers or 4856 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 Copiapo ( Chile ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Copiapo and San Francisco takes around 12 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Desierto de Atacama Airport, Copiapo, Chile to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 12 hours 51 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 • CPO - SFO

Kilometers		8998 km
Statute Miles		5591 miles
Nautical Miles		4856 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 51 minutes

Desierto de Atacama Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - CPO to SFO Flight Path

Location of Desierto de Atacama Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Copiapo to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Copiapo, Chile and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Copiapo, Chile and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPO - SFO

Time difference between Copiapo (Chile) and San Francisco (United States) is 3 Hours.
San Francisco time is 3 Hours behind Copiapo.

Location	Local Time
Copiapo (Chile)	2026-06-19, 01:34:07 -04
San Francisco (United States)	2026-06-18, 22:34:07 PDT

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

Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO / SCAT) Copiapo, Chile

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States