CPO to SCL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 682 km (424 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (SCL to CPO).
How far is it from Copiapo to Santiago?
The great-circle distance between Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 682 km (424 mi, 368 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 CPO to SCL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SCL is roughly south of CPO.
How is the CPO to SCL route written in code?
The pair is written CPO-SCL in IATA codes and SCAT-SCEL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Desierto de Atacama Airport is CPO (SCAT), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is SCL (SCEL).
| CPO | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Desierto de Atacama Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport |
| ICAO code | SCAT | SCEL |
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Elevation | 670 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1625 | #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 885 ft (270 m) higher than CPO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPO 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 Copiapo from Santiago?
Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are 682 km (424 mi, 368 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPO to SCL?
A typical nonstop flight between CPO and SCL takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SCL from CPO?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) lies roughly south of Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).
Which airlines fly CPO to SCL?
2 airlines appear on the CPO-SCL route in the open dataset, including Sky Airline, LAN Airlines.
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