CJC to SCL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 1,225 km (761 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (SCL to CJC).
How far is it from Calama to Santiago?
The great-circle distance between El Loa Airport (CJC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 1,225 km (761 mi, 662 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CJC to SCL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SCL is roughly south of CJC.
How is the CJC to SCL route written in code?
The pair is written CJC-SCL in IATA codes and SCCF-SCEL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. El Loa Airport is CJC (SCCF), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCL (SCEL).
| CJC | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | El Loa Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport |
| ICAO code | SCCF | SCEL |
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Elevation | 7,543 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1194 | #218 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SCL sits 5,988 ft (1,825 m) lower than CJC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CJC to SCL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2 | Sky Airline | SKU | Aerosky | Active |
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Calama from Santiago?
El Loa Airport (CJC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are 1,225 km (761 mi, 662 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CJC to SCL?
A typical nonstop flight between CJC and SCL takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SCL from CJC?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) lies roughly south of El Loa Airport (CJC).
Which airlines fly CJC to SCL?
2 airlines appear on the CJC-SCL route in the open dataset, including Sky Airline, LAN Airlines.
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