Calama to Antofagasta flights
Antofagasta lies 201 km (125 mi) south-west of Calama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Calama | Antofagasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Population | 166,334 | 401,096 |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | CJC, 5 km out | ANF, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 1390000 | 1240000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Calama
Calama is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Loa Airport (CJC), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,974 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Antofagasta
Antofagasta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (ANF), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport | ANF | 23 km (14 mi) | 9,186 ft | 455 ft |
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Staying in Antofagasta
Our booking partner lists 288 places to stay in Antofagasta. Of the 133 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (61). Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 35,180 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Antofagasta from Calama?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Calama.
How long does it take to get from Calama to Antofagasta by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Calama and Antofagasta?
No, both are on America/Santiago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Calama to Antofagasta flights?
Typically El Loa Airport (CJC) to Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (ANF).
Where can I stay in Antofagasta?
Our booking partner lists 288 places to stay in Antofagasta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.