CJC
Calama
Chile
6,874 km
4,272 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
6,874 km
4,272 mi / 3,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CJC DCA
Airport Name El Loa Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code CJC DCA
ICAO Code SCCF KDCA
City Calama Washington
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/New_York
Elevation 7,543 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 38.850000, -77.040000

Calama (CJC) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 6,874 kilometers (4,272 miles / 3,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 United States. 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 10:58 in Calama, it's 08:58 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,529 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl 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 Washington (DCA) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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