Santa Fe to Copiapó flights
Copiapó lies 1,045 km (650 mi) north-west of Santa Fe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 5 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.
| Santa Fe | Copiapó | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 391,164 | 129,280 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | SFN, 12 km out | CPO, 46 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000 | 1530000 |
What changes when you arrive in Copiapó
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santa Fe
Santa Fe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,628 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Urquiza Airport (PRA, 27 km).
Arriving in Copiapó
Copiapó is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desierto de Atacama Airport (regional) | CPO | 46 km (29 mi) | 7,218 ft | 670 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Copiapó from Santa Fe?
1,045 km (650 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santa Fe.
How long does it take to get from Santa Fe to Copiapó by air?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Fe and Copiapó?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santa Fe to Copiapó flights?
Typically Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) to Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).
What currency do I need in Copiapó?
The Peso (CLP).
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.