CJC
Calama
Chile
5,219 km
3,243 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
5,219 km
3,243 mi / 2,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
337°
north northwest

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CJC CUN
Airport Name El Loa Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CJC CUN
ICAO Code SCCF MMUN
City Calama Cancun
Country Chile Mexico
Timezone America/Santiago America/Cancun
Elevation 7,543 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 21.040000, -86.880000

Calama (CJC) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 5,219 kilometers (3,243 miles / 2,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Calama, it's 08:18 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,521 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Loa Airport (CJC) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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