Airport Comparison
| CPO | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Desierto de Atacama Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPO | SCL |
| ICAO Code | SCAT | SCEL |
| City | Copiapo | Santiago |
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 670 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -27.260000, -70.780000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Copiapo (CPO) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 682 kilometers (424 miles / 368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 180°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Chile. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 16:05 in Copiapo, it's 16:05 in Santiago.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Copiapo (CPO) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.