Antofagasta to Calama flights
Calama lies 201 km (125 mi) north-east of Antofagasta, 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.
| Antofagasta | Calama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Population | 401,096 | 166,334 |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | ANF, 23 km out | CJC, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 1240000 | 1390000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Loa Airport (regional) | CJC | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,974 ft | 7,543 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Calama from Antofagasta?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Antofagasta.
How long does it take to get from Antofagasta to Calama 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 Antofagasta and Calama?
No, both are on America/Santiago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Antofagasta to Calama flights?
Typically Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (ANF) to El Loa Airport (CJC).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.