CJC
Calama
Chile
8,173 km
5,078 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,173 km
5,078 mi / 4,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CJC LAX
Airport Name El Loa Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CJC LAX
ICAO Code SCCF KLAX
City Calama Los Angeles
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,543 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 33.940000, -118.410000

Calama (CJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,173 kilometers (5,078 miles / 4,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 05:38 in Calama, it's 00:38 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,415 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 133° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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