CJC
Calama
Chile
6,846 km
4,254 miles
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
Distance
6,846 km
4,254 mi / 3,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CJC DFW
Airport Name El Loa Airport Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
IATA Code CJC DFW
ICAO Code SCCF KDFW
City Calama Dallas-Fort Worth
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Chicago
Elevation 7,543 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 32.900000, -97.040000

Calama (CJC) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 6,846 kilometers (4,254 miles / 3,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 12:59 in Calama, it's 09:59 in Dallas-Fort Worth. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,937 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 150° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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