CPO
Copiapo
Chile
8,455 km
5,254 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,455 km
5,254 mi / 4,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPO LAX
Airport Name Desierto de Atacama Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CPO LAX
ICAO Code SCAT KLAX
City Copiapo Los Angeles
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 670 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -27.260000, -70.780000 33.940000, -118.410000

Copiapo (CPO) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,455 kilometers (5,254 miles / 4,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 08:19 in Copiapo, it's 03:19 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Copiapo (CPO) follows a heading of 137° (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 Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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