Calama to Callao flights
Callao lies 1,448 km (900 mi) north-west of Calama, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Calama | Callao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Peru |
| Population | 166,334 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | CJC, 5 km out | LIM, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 1390000 | 02690–16500 |
Clocks in Callao are 2 h behind Calama right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Callao
Crossing from Chile into Peru: money changes from the Peso to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
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 Callao
Callao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | 4 km (2 mi) | 11,506 ft | 113 ft |
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Staying in Callao
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Callao. Of the 33 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (17), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,066 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Callao from Calama?
1,448 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Calama.
How long does it take to get from Calama to Callao by air?
About 2 h 36 min, 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 Callao?
Callao is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Santiago).
Which airports are used for Calama to Callao flights?
Typically El Loa Airport (CJC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
What currency do I need in Callao?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Callao?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Callao, 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.