Airport Comparison
| CJA | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | CJA | SCL |
| ICAO Code | SPJR | SCEL |
| City | Cajamarca | Santiago |
| Country | Peru | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Lima | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 8,781 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -7.140000, -78.490000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Cajamarca (CJA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) in Cajamarca, Peru to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 3,025 kilometers (1,879 miles / 1,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Peru with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:20 in Cajamarca, it's 15:20 in Santiago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,226 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Cajamarca (CJA) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.