CPO
Copiapo
Chile
8,279 km
5,145 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,279 km
5,145 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPO SAN
Airport Name Desierto de Atacama Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CPO SAN
ICAO Code SCAT KSAN
City Copiapo San Diego
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 670 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -27.260000, -70.780000 32.730000, -117.190000

Copiapo (CPO) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,279 kilometers (5,145 miles / 4,470 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 15:48 in Copiapo, it's 10:48 in San Diego. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Copiapo (CPO) follows a heading of 138° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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