CJC
Calama
Chile
7,039 km
4,374 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
7,039 km
4,374 mi / 3,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CJC JFK
Airport Name El Loa Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CJC JFK
ICAO Code SCCF KJFK
City Calama New York
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/New_York
Elevation 7,543 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 40.640000, -73.780000

Calama (CJC) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 7,039 kilometers (4,374 miles / 3,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 04:21 in Calama, it's 02:21 in New York.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,530 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy 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 New York (JFK) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 175° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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